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Seems untenable because I can just lie to you about my intended use. I borrow your hammer to build a cabin. Oops, I actually used it to murder people. Enjoy
by 0x3f 8mo ago
Seems untenable because I can just lie to you about my intended use. I borrow your hammer to build a cabin. Oops, I actually used it to murder people. Enjoy the millions in damages.
- bootlooped 8mo agoThe justice system can generally deal with gray areas like this. For example the parents of school shooters are usually not held liable for the crimes their kids commit. It depends on a lot of variables.
- pixl97 8mo agoMore states are enacting laws that directly charge the parents in these cases.
- GuinansEyebrows 8mo agoexample of a very recent case: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/04/us/colin-gray-verdict-mass-shooting-parents https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/04/us/colin-gray-verdict-mass-sh...
- 0x3f 8mo agoSeems more like jury nullification than new legislation, in this particular case