If so, then why?

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[–] 146 points 2 years ago (7 children)

Actually the thought is if the government can just imprison you to stop your candidacy, they have too much power.

Thus they can continue to run.

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  • [–] [S] 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

    I would say just don’t break any laws then, but laws can change and people are terrible.

    Edit: Pretty sure you’re all downvoting a misunderstanding.

    I’m saying I get why it’s a thing because people would convict their opponents. Not that I was actually saying well don’t break any laws.

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  • [–] 95 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Sure, but a corrupt government can fabricate evidence to keep their enemies silenced.

    Look at Russia and their treatment of Alexei Navalny.

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  • [–] 43 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Or just regular ass black people in America.

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