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I'm brushing up on Nevada history and politics. I read that the "mentally incompetent" are constitutionally barred from voting in NV elections. I wonder: what constitutes mental incompetence? I was also left to wonder what Nevada would be like without the gaming industry... Very unique state history!
— Mar 04, 2016 07:45PM
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Edwin
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I just finished reading Chapter 8, "The Nevada Judiciary." Honestly, it was the least interesting chapter in the book (so far). It's ironic that the judicial system in Nevada emerged as a response to massive corruption in the early years of the state. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, in a 1994 poll of 300 lawyers, 75% "'indicated that they only had 'some' or "not much' confidence in the Supreme Court..."'
— Mar 18, 2016 08:42PM
Edwin
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Historically, Nevadans have debated the name of this state. Today, we argue over the "correct" pronunciation of this state. Most people I know in LV say, "Nev-AD-a." Interesting connection: I read that a Nevada politician wanted to pass a bill that would allow the "Nev-AH-da" pronunciation as acceptable.
— Mar 16, 2016 02:54PM
