• Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works
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    6 months ago

    Same reason felons can vote; if being a criminal removes your ability to participate in the political process then the government suddenly has a very strong incentive to criminalize their political opponents.

    • Bytemeister@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      TBF, if trump gets elected again, then the SC is going to legitimize political assassination, so being able to run from prison becomes a moot point.