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I picked the example of under-sentencing (and early release) which most people accept is the most clearly applicable. The fact that you know exactly what I'm talking about based on a very general statement about sex offense, is strong evidence you know it's true.

In terms of rhetoric, you can argue that Donald Trump is bad for his alleged sex crimes, or you can argue that the US is wrong for vetting tourists, but you can't reasonably argue both at the same time, those contradict each other.



> is strong evidence you know it's true

No, it is strong evidence that I can hear the very noisy xenophobic propaganda and whistle.


>you can argue that Donald Trump is bad for his alleged sex crimes

Alleged? Convicted by a jury.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/breaking-down-the-verdict-...


I was not really intending to lump civil trials into the discussion because of the lower evidential standard than criminal trials, but sure, I don't really care.




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