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Self_Manifesto107 karma

currently in the US, someone charged with revealing classified information is entirely prohibited from arguing before the jury that the programs were unlawful, immoral, or otherwise wrongful

I've heard so many people say "if Snowden didn't do anything wrong then why doesn't he come home?" That's good to know.

Self_Manifesto36 karma

1) Is it time for another constitutional convention?

2) In light of this story, what is your opinion on jury nullification?

Self_Manifesto31 karma

DON'T CLICK ON THE PIC IN THE EDIT SECTION.

THIS IS A FAKE POST.

Self_Manifesto12 karma

I think the term "post-colonial" is a misnomer. The Europeans never really left, and now the Chinese are getting into the wealth extraction business as well.

Self_Manifesto9 karma

It's called regulatory capture and it is probably the main reason no one in Washington seems to work in the public interest.