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0 pointsmoomin3y ago0 comments

“Lying to a federal official” is one of the most BS things in the entire US penal. It’s practically carte blanche to imprison anyone you come across.

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It would be more reasonable if federal officials faced similar penalties for lying to the public.

So just don't lie to the feds?

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0 pointsmoomin3y ago0 comments

“Lying to a federal official” is one of the most BS things in the entire US penal. It’s practically carte blanche to imprison anyone you come across.

It would be more reasonable if federal officials faced similar penalties for lying to the public.

So just don't lie to the feds?

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