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I think we all agree SOME crimes should be prosecuted irrespective of where they happen. Maybe Ransomware attacks should meet that standard? Maybe Assanges act
by LatteLazy 5y ago
I think we all agree SOME crimes should be prosecuted irrespective of where they happen.
Maybe Ransomware attacks should meet that standard? Maybe Assanges acts should too.
But now you have to be careful. Who decides which crimes? What if they get it wrong? Should I face prosecution for legally drinking at 18 in the UK when the US sets a higher age limit?
I think there are a lot of crimes that US takes no interest in, that are much MORE arguably worthy of extraterritorial prosecution.
So at best this is very selective prosecution. And that's unjust by definition.