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There are two obvious risks: 1. The system may be used as a political weapon. I.e. the president may be used as a scapegoat for something, or be framed. 2. F
by zepto 6y ago
There are two obvious risks:
1. The system may be used as a political weapon. I.e. the president may be used as a scapegoat for something, or be framed.
2. Fearing #1 or fearing legitimate prosecution, the president may try to illegitimately hold on to power.
Both definitely happen in various countries.
- conradfr 6y agoNicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced for facts happening when he was no longer president though. Actually, the French president enjoys immunity during his term.