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> Cuts both ways IIRC The Fraternal Order of Police always reminds its members to not talk to the police. When administration asks questions, members should as
by mcny 5y ago
> Cuts both ways
IIRC The Fraternal Order of Police always reminds its members to not talk to the police. When administration asks questions, members should ask whether answering the question is required as a part of their job. If the answer is no, the member (police officer) should decline to answer any question.
Even the police won't talk to the police. There is no reason why anyone should. Nobody should ever "help" law enforcement investigate any crime. Never volunteer any information.
Additionally, I think lying to law enforcement should not be a crime. I am not bitter that an ex Lieutenant General got a pardon. I am very bitter that I could never get a pardon. How would I stand any chance when even one time billionaire Martha Stewart was convicted of lying to federal officers? Rules for thee but not for me. I just want a level playing field.
>> Flynn's attorneys submitted a sentencing memo on December 11, 2018, requesting leniency and suggesting FBI agents had tricked him into lying during the January 24, 2017 White House interview and did not advise him that lying to federal agents is a felony. The memo also asserted that Flynn's relaxed behavior during the interview indicated he was being truthful. Trump echoed this assertion two days later on Twitter and Fox News, asserting, "They convinced him he did lie, and he made some kind of a deal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Flynn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Flynn
Lying should not be a crime in itself. The only way you can prove someone lied is if you know the truth anyway. Why does it matter if I lied if you knew the truth already? Similarly, why is "treason" a crime if we refuse to try a former POTUS? Once again, rules for thee but not for me.
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