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By "cannot compel you to translate," you mean "must not compel" or "should not compel," because an entity that controls 11 aircraft carriers can compel you to t
by paggle 7y ago
By "cannot compel you to translate," you mean "must not compel" or "should not compel," because an entity that controls 11 aircraft carriers can compel you to translate whatever the hell they want you to.
- GhettoMaestro 7y agoWhat does 11 carrier strike groups have to do with the 5th amendment? The former is to project power beyond the borders of the United States. The latter is to protect you from an abusive government domestically. Also to take it further, technically, the US Constitution does not apply beyond our borders (like any other US law, absent a bilateral treaty). I fail to see the connection you are trying to make.
- nullstyle 7y agoNot GP, but I think further exploration of the point being made can be found here: https://www.xkcd.com/538/ https://www.xkcd.com/538/ If you prefer to hear similar sentiments from one of saints of comedy: https://youtu.be/gaa9iw85tW8?t=261 https://youtu.be/gaa9iw85tW8?t=261
- nine_k 7y agoAt worst, they could kill you while trying to compel, but they have no technical means to guarantee them the knowledge of the secret eventually.