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Originally Posted by DMBand0026
I'm saying that what he did seems like a victimless crime to me. I know there's no such thing, but as previously stated, he didn't force anyone into a bidding war with him.
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You mean, except the other bidders, and American taxpayers who paid for the auctions, and who stood to gain from the lease contract(s)?
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Originally Posted by DMBand0026
I agree, he committed a crime and should be punished. However, it brings ethical questions in to play that many other crimes do not. I'm saying that I hope the judge considers the ethical aspect here as opposed to just the legal aspect.
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Rabid anti-abortion activists are 100% sure they're doing the right thing and saving lives. But plenty of liberals want them to go to jail for sitting on the sidewalk in front of the clinics.
Ethics are in the eyes of the beholder. Do the crime, do the time. Plain and simple ... on BOTH sides of the political aisle.