"It's setting a potentially dangerous precedent, expecting individuals and families to control the behavior of adult members," he said.
They have promised not to recognize any government that takes power through a coup and to impose sanctions on those that do, although that position is highly likely to be ignored, setting a potentially dangerous precedent.
The American call, though, has raised concerns that it might do more harm than good, hurting Washington's standing in Caracas while setting a potentially perilous precedent in other Latin American countries with weak governments and institutions.
The decision, expected in a few months' time, will set a precedent potentially impacting scores of foreclosed homeowners.
Regardless of the merits of its position, many of the arguments that have been marshaled at Apple's feet in recent weeks set a dangerous, potentially pernicious trend.
Whatever happens, it could set up a potentially dramatic showdown at the United States Open in August.
The scene therefore is set for a potentially major, and possibly violent confrontation at the end of next month.
Labor unions also argue that Michigan's Constitution protects their pensions from cuts, which will set up a potentially long legal battle that the city can ill afford.
