• WilliamTheWicked@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    We can’t… Charge for crimes that have been committed and televised with millions of witnesses? Isn’t that almost entirely the point of the justice system?

    • dragonflyteaparty@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      You’re absolutely right. It’s crazy. But I believe for treason and sedition you have to prove intent. That’s a bit harder. As much as we want to have the hard and fast trial, it has to be done more carefully to make sure it’ll stick.