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It seems to me that such laws punish people for associating with certain individuals who go on to commit crimes, requiring everyone to essentially be psychic or
by joesmo 10y ago
It seems to me that such laws punish people for associating with certain individuals who go on to commit crimes, requiring everyone to essentially be psychic or predict others' actions correctly 100% of the time to stay on the right side of the law. Either that or avoid associating with anyone.
It's insane--and certainly unjust--that a law that makes such impossible and ridiculous demands of people is considered just.
- jack9 10y agoThe facts of the topical case aren't that ludicrous. The link goes into enough detail where it's clear he was complicit in the murder, even if not present for the physical shooting.
- djrogers 10y agoSetting aside the death penalty aspect, this case is not about association - it's about explicit participation in a felony that resulted in the death of an innocent victim. Doesn't require a psychic to determine that committing a robbery with someone whom you know to own and carry a firearm could result in a death.
- detaro 10y agoFrom the article, the "explicit participation" isn't all that clear, and not required to be proven by the prosecution? (but it's not purely association either)
- vacri 10y ago> with someone whom you know to own and carry a firearm could result in a death In modern Texas with its 'carry' laws, this could be anyone. Besides, given the gun lobby rhetoric, 'guns don't kill people', so a death is 'just as likely' with a knife or any other tool to hand - even stuff already in the shop. After all, if someone is intent on killing you, 'they're going to do it whether or not they have a gun'.
- Pica_soO 10y agoIf you are a judge and you are in "bad" company all day, does that make you by the spirit of this law make you complicit in future crimes if you release them out into the world?