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> and consists solely of making war on the country or assisting an enemy of the country in doing so Hm... "Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, lev
by mehrdadn 8y ago
> and consists solely of making war on the country or assisting an enemy of the country in doing so
Hm...
"Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason"
It doesn't seem like "adhere to their enemies" is quite as restrictive as "assist their enemies to make war on the them"?
- tptacek 8y agoA declaration of war, or state of open warfare, must exist if the charge is to be based on assisting a foreign power.
- true_religion 8y agoThe most favored trading partner of your country is an odd place to start when you are looking to label anyone who helps them a traitor.