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In reply to the discussion: What will be the reaction to Trump's conviction? [View all]Cicada
(4,533 posts)12. Voting fits his definition of sedition
If telling people to protest at the capitol is against the sedition law, then the sedition law is unconstitutional because it prohibits political speech, it prohibits the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Indicting Trump for sedition would have a beneficial result. It would cause the seditious conspiracy law to be struck down as unconstitutional.
I hate Trump. I think he is guilty of obstruction of justice related to the Mueller investigation. He probably committed tax fraud. But were I on a jury charging him with seditious conspiracy I would vote not guilty. Because I dont want our right to protest government actions declared illegal.
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Some folks here seem to want to make up their own definition of sedition,
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2021
#25
Is it certain beyond a reasonable dought that he meant they should use physical force? No.
Cicada
Jan 2021
#22