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In reply to the discussion: Economic Treason: The definition of "treason" and could Republicans be guilty of this crime (Part 2) [View all]pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)15. I have no doubt that you are sincere
But equating legislative action to giving aid and comfort to our enemies is merely an opinion and doesn't meet the legal requirements of the law.
My point is that what legislators do in their chambers is fulfilling their Constitutional responsibilities and cannot be criminalized. A legislator may make a "bad" vote or author a "bad" bill, but that is not a crime.
Even if a legislator were to submit a bill honoring Al Queda, applauding their actions on 9/11, and encouraging them to continue their work, that would not be a criminal offense.
Remember, too, that if we as Democrats try to criminalize the opposition, that principle also justifies the opposition, when they are in power, criminalizing US.
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Economic Treason: The definition of "treason" and could Republicans be guilty of this crime (Part 2) [View all]
Samantha
Oct 2013
OP
You can't criminalize legislators' actions in proposing or voting on a bill
pinboy3niner
Oct 2013
#6
I liked the words "betraying America" because that is exactly what they are doing
Samantha
Oct 2013
#25
Of course you grant this same right for those that disagree with Dem policies, right?
Nuclear Unicorn
Oct 2013
#40
So in your opinion we citizens should sit quietly in the bleachers and say nothing but hope
Samantha
Oct 2013
#20
While it is arguable that what the Repubs are doing is "equivalent" to treason,
Nye Bevan
Oct 2013
#8
Yeah, and when we were fighting WW2 the Japanese printed all sorts of unflattering
Nuclear Unicorn
Oct 2013
#41
I thought it was an excellent question and planned to see what I could find as well
Samantha
Oct 2013
#43