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rsdsharp

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13. Execution is not the only legal penalty for treason.

Reply to BigDemVoter (Original post)

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 11:32 AM

Oct 2018

18 U.S. Code § 2381 - Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

I've always thought the alternative punishments were wildly at odds with each other.

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They are ALL guilty of treason. [View all] BigDemVoter Oct 2018 OP

"Hell, I'm willing to suffer myself if I know it's causing them pain. " GemDigger Oct 2018 #1

Bring back the guillotine. They're behaving like French aristocrats. Jail is too good for them. fierywoman Oct 2018 #2

Funny thing,the guillotine was invented as a more humane form of punishment diva77 Oct 2018 #6

Dr Guillotin said all the victims would feel was a "refreshing coolness on the neck"... First Speaker Oct 2018 #8

I didn't know that! Hmmmm... death by a thousand cuts? Something to strengthen relations with China? fierywoman Oct 2018 #9

I no longer have difficulty with capital punishment for mass murder and treason. gordianot Oct 2018 #3

"They" knew all about Trump and Russia Botany Oct 2018 #4

Thank you for saying what many of us feel. Pepsidog Oct 2018 #5

K & R You put into words what I have been feeling! Thank you!! Stonepounder Oct 2018 #7

I am against the death penalty for the most part. Doreen Oct 2018 #10

I agree. Rizen Oct 2018 #11

Charge them with felonies, jail them, & seize all their assets. CrispyQ Oct 2018 #12

Execution is not the only legal penalty for treason. rsdsharp Oct 2018 #13

Yeah strange alternatives. triron Oct 2018 #14