can I now rob a bank

[edhopper]

If I think I am doing it for good reasons?

[Takket]

1. f you say you need the help to run for president, for the good of the country...

then yes, there is now legal precedent that this is a legitimate defense.

Hint: Don't try it. It only applies to Kings.

[MineralMan]

2. You probably can, but should not.

Really, anyone CAN rob a bank. It's a bad idea, though, since there is a very good chance you will be caught and go to prison.

Every bank has banks of cameras recording everything that happens. If you rob one, you're likely to get caught these days.

[cilla4progress]

3. YEP!

Rule of law is DEAD!

Along with decency, truth, and honor.

[Ohiogal]

4. Do you read Andy Borowitz's satire column?

Said El Chapo is furious that he didn’t have a trial with no witnesses. Said he didn’t know it was a thing in America. “If I had a trial without those pesky witnesses I wouldn’t be sitting in this prison cell”.

[mr_lebowski]

5. Well ... you're not a Republican.

And your trial won't be in the Repuke-Majority Senate ...

Personally I'd advise against it given those circumstances.

[2naSalit]

6. I guess if it's in the public's interest...

like the idea that you won't kill anyone if they just hand over the money so you can be on your way.

[CloudWatcher]

7. Only if you can get your trial in the US Senate ...

... and only if you have shared the loot with at least 51 of the Senators.

And ... it helps if you are an old white guy. Otherwise you might not live long enough to see a trial.

[muriel_volestrangler]

8. Well, if you donated all the money to federal taxes, it would be in the public interest

so yeah, pick your favourite capitalist, rob them, and tell them the prez says it's OK.

[lame54]

9. For Presidents only

[world wide wally]

10. Only if you're a Republican running for reelection

The precedent has been set

[Iliyah]

11. Can I work with the judge presiding regarding my defense?

I don't see why not.

[dalton99a]

12. Yes, because our nation's economy benefits if you buy things with the money

[Captain Zero]

13. The tellers and customers in the bank shouldn't be allowed as witnesses in your trial. For sure.

The cops who caught you going out the door with a bag of money can't be witnesses.
The BAG of Money can't be evidence.

[LakeArenal]

14. Mo' money. Mo' money. That's a good reason to Repukes.

Now if you were stealing the money from say... Social Security, food stamps or infrastructure you’d be golden.

[42bambi]

15. I'll help in the cover up. You can pay me later.

[ooky]

16. And just who do you think you are?

The President of the United States?