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Crime is a function of law, an action is only a crime if it breaks the law. So no legislating the law by lawfully elected individuals is not a crime. This is tr
by swartkrans 12y ago
Crime is a function of law, an action is only a crime if it breaks the law. So no legislating the law by lawfully elected individuals is not a crime. This is true even if you disagree with the laws that were written. I will be candid and share with you that I think what you asked is a stupid question on multiple levels. I assume you're riled up whenever the government does its job of governing, which yes, involves enforcing the law and taking things from people, like their freedom and or property.
There's a democratic process in place in our country that allows you to help decide who is in power, if you're unhappy with who is in power become more involved in elections.
- baddox 12y agoIt's not so simple. I'm not aware of all the laws that would apply in this particular case, which is why I asked the question, but I know that in many jurisdictions there are laws against abuse of power and corruption. If a political official were to explicitly say "I am supporting Proposition X because it will return some benefit to my benefactors," would that not be a criminal offense? Granted, it's well-accepted that such is the norm in politics, but I don't think that means that it's not criminal. Many politicians have been charged with crimes like abuse of official capacity, bribery, and fraud, for similar actions. I disagree with and resent both your claim that my question is stupid and your claim that the recourse for a broken political system is becoming more involved in elections.
- swartkrans 12y agoCorruption is illegal, but that isn't what you asked. I take back what I said about it being stupid though, I've given it more thought since then, and I was stupid for saying it was stupid. It's actually an interesting question.