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19. +100000 Orwellian talking points

Reply to tularetom (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 21, 2013, 05:05 PM

Apr 2013

We should not be "debating" this shit, period. But this is how authoritarianism invades. Throw out the unthinkable, with eminently "reasonable" voices going along...and soon you have the population doubting itself and debating the unthinkable.

It's chilling, to see this manipulative garbage on DU.

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Do you think Tsarnaev should be read his Miranda rights when he is deemed able to answer questions? [View all] patricia92243 Apr 2013 OP

I don't think it matters moobu2 Apr 2013 #1

You're Probably Right. Miranda Only Applies to Statements Made by the Accused; Not Physical Evidence dballance Apr 2013 #5

Fuck due process, we got "seems like" and "say so"... whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #7

Of course! Iggo Apr 2013 #2

Why Open the Door to a Defense Lawyer? dballance Apr 2013 #3

This may be the most absurd and disturbing thing I've ever read on DU whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #9

I don't Understand Why you Feel That Way. dballance Apr 2013 #11

If he has info that could lead to more actions or bombs (public safety) gateley Apr 2013 #4

What I don't understand is why the fuck this is even an issue tularetom Apr 2013 #6

That's the part I don't get, either. Quantess Apr 2013 #15

+100000 Orwellian talking points woo me with science Apr 2013 #19

There are no ongoing threats that he has knowledge of. bluedigger Apr 2013 #8

Of course he should have his rights read to him avebury Apr 2013 #10

That hinges on suspicions of his awareness of other immediate threats to public safety HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #12

Sorry. Dumb poll. randome Apr 2013 #13

I couldn't answer that poll - I favor SOME questioning Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #14

214 views but only a fraction of those voted. For those who say the pole is not worded exactly as patricia92243 Apr 2013 #16

Well, here's a snarky reply for ya ..... oldhippie Apr 2013 #22

encouraging results. nt limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #17

ACLU Statement on Miranda Rights of Boston Bombings Suspect steve2470 Apr 2013 #18

+1000000 woo me with science Apr 2013 #20

agreed ! nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #21

I heard Tsarnaev isn't able to speak, due to his injuries. AndyA Apr 2013 #23