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  1. Comment on Megathread - Update on state court cases challenging legality of Donald Trump candidacy under the 14th amendment section 3 of the US constitution in ~misc

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    Yes, not prosecution itself - only if found guilty after due process. I'm very proud that Debs could run. Anyone should have that right - with one exception: those who are guilty of subverting...

    Yes, not prosecution itself - only if found guilty after due process. I'm very proud that Debs could run. Anyone should have that right - with one exception: those who are guilty of subverting elections should not be permitted to run in elections.

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  2. Comment on Megathread - Update on state court cases challenging legality of Donald Trump candidacy under the 14th amendment section 3 of the US constitution in ~misc

    wellkinda
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    I don't think we disagree on that. You don't exclude someone based on an accusation, it demands a very serious investigation and full due process. The evidence in this case is very, very far from...

    I don't think we disagree on that. You don't exclude someone based on an accusation, it demands a very serious investigation and full due process. The evidence in this case is very, very far from flimsy. It was done in the open in front of everyone. Like anything, the process could be abused, but if we allow people to just overturn elections, we've already given up on democracy.

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  3. Comment on Megathread - Update on state court cases challenging legality of Donald Trump candidacy under the 14th amendment section 3 of the US constitution in ~misc

    wellkinda
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    Any loser should just try to overturn the election by any means. Why not, if there's no consequence? That's the precedent you set by not prosecuting.

    Any loser should just try to overturn the election by any means. Why not, if there's no consequence? That's the precedent you set by not prosecuting.

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