This is a genuine question.

I have a hard time with this. My righteous side wants him to face an appropriate sentence, but my pessimistic side thinks this might have set a great example for CEOs to always maintain a level of humanity or face unforseen consequences.

P.S. this topic is highly controversial and I want actual opinions so let’s be civil.

And if you’re a mod, delete this if the post is inappropriate or if it gets too heated.

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    21 days ago

    I just watched a felon with outstanding felony cases get elected president. I don’t so much believe in the process of our law.

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      21 days ago

      Entirely fair 😅

      I want to believe in the process of our law but you’re right; between that and the blatant corruption within the Supreme Court and other elected offices…

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      21 days ago

      Absolutely the people should be able to elect a felon. This is how the law should absolutely work. Imagine how bad it would be if they could just remove political rivals by getting the justice department to catch them in some bs felony, or even frame them for something. The real travesty is that we allow the state to remove the right to vote for a felony conviction.

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        21 days ago

        Imagine how bad it would be if they could just remove political rivals by getting the justice department to catch them in some bs felony

        At least you understand the ramifications of a second Trump administration

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          20 days ago

          Sure, absolutely. Which is part of the reason I think it’s bad to give the justice department this kind of power.

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          19 days ago

          100%

          If there are enough prisoners that they would create a large enough voting bloc that they could get someone elected, then that means there is something fucked up with the legal system. If there aren’t that many, then what’s the big deal allowing them to vote?