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It's not a logical contradiction for both sides to be right. And it might even be factually correct from both sides given a reasonable interpretation of "fact"
by andybak 6y ago
It's not a logical contradiction for both sides to be right.
And it might even be factually correct from both sides given a reasonable interpretation of "fact".
What will remain is your evaluation about which type of law breaking is more dangerous to the fabric of society. And that seems to be the fault line between left and right.
Personally I think government and cops breaking the law is corrosive in a unique way. This is a fairly broadly accepted view as well - it's why crimes by law enforcement and the judiciary have often been treated more harshly. It's a huge red flag when they are treated more leniently as it speaks of corruption that runs deep in the body politic.
- staplers 6y agoThank you for highlighting my point much more eloquently than I am able to.
- shkkmo 6y ago> it's why crimes by law enforcement and the judiciary have often been treated more harshly That is not my understanding. I think if you look at the numbers you will see lower prosecution rates and lighter sentences for crimes committed by police.
- andybak 6y agoYeah. Depends when and where we're discussing. I'm not from the US. But you're broadly right. I should have said "theoretically" instead of "often"