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As aomeone much funnier than me once said, there’s nothing more uniquely American than the ability — nay, the right! — to get off on a technicality.
by gorgoiler 10mo ago
As aomeone much funnier than me once said, there’s nothing more uniquely American than the ability — nay, the right! — to get off on a technicality.
- Terr_ 10mo agoSome escape on a technicality and some are doomed on a technicality, and unfortunately the difference depends on how rich and connected you are. Still, this is arguably a step up from not needing any technicalities at all to get the same result.
- Sohcahtoa82 10mo agoYeah. People getting off on technicalities is the reason legalese exists.