Re:Samsung chief Lee arrested as S.Korean corruption probe d...
by hackuser on Friday February 17, 2017 @01:52PM
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> Nixon was already shamed
Lots of criminals are shamed; that never relieves them from trial and punishment.
> it would have served the country no good
I disagree. It sets a precedent that the powerful are above punishment and reduces deterrence. Now Presidents know that they can do almost anything and not be tried for it.
Lots of criminals are shamed; that never relieves them from trial and punishment.
> it would have served the country no good
I disagree. It sets a precedent that the powerful are above punishment and reduces deterrence. Now Presidents know that they can do almost anything and not be tried for it.