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You are probably a felon.

39 pointsby asciilifeformalmost 14 years ago

3 comments

ck2almost 14 years ago
Also clear examples of why you should never have a "friendly" conversation with anyone in law enforcement for any reason. There are so many illogical laws that are written against casual actions you would have no idea what you've done, but the cop knows exactly what will work against you. Oh and they are allowed to lie to you - you in return are not allowed to lie back.<p>People are often purposely charged with felonies so they can be negotiated down to misdemeanors but even misdemeanors can carry surprising sentences if a judge decides they don't like you.
maqralmost 14 years ago
"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted and you create a nation of law-breakers."
atomicdogalmost 14 years ago
Some of these are pretty stupid<p>&#62;If your son is being investigated for drugs charges and you destroy the evidence did you know that you might be considered a felon!?!?<p>No shit...<p>&#62;If you create a website that links to extremist websites you may be investigated as a terrorist!<p>:|