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Re:Secret Service Agent Sentenced In Scheme Related To Silk ... by splintercell on Friday November 10, 2017 @02:55PM (#15672440)
> Yes, I would rather be mugged and have someone take $20 from my wallet than have someone take my entire retirement.

It's funny because I would make the exact opposite choice than you. Of course it isn't about just losing a $20 from my wallet, its about having a gun put on you.

I'd rather lose my retirement than have anyone I know be robbed at gunpoint. And I believe there are a lot of people agree with me which is why the law is like that in Texas.

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Re:Secret Service Agent Sentenced In Scheme Related To Silk ... by shkkmo on Friday November 10, 2017 @03:28PM (#15672702)
The law is not like that in texas because people are concerned with the risk of injury or death. If it were there would be a much harsher penalty for a first time DWI than:

"After your first DWI offense in Texas, you may be fined up to $2,000 and spend between three and 180 days in jail."

These differences in penalties are not due a rational fear of the associated risks.

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