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constructive treason

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A quick definition of constructive treason:

Constructive treason is a type of crime where a person speaks or shows a desire to make war against their own country or help its enemies, even if they don't actually do anything to carry out their desire. In the past, people who were accused of constructive treason could be punished very harshly, even with death. However, in the United States, there is no crime of constructive treason because it requires an actual action, not just a desire or intent.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Constructive treason is a type of treason where a person's speech or actions show a desire or intent to overthrow the government or support its enemies, even if they do not actually take any physical steps towards doing so.

For example, if someone publicly declares that they want to start a rebellion against the government, even if they do not actually take any steps towards doing so, they could be charged with constructive treason.

This type of treason is different from actual treason, which involves physically taking action to overthrow the government or support its enemies.

It is important to note that constructive treason is not a crime in the United States because treason requires an affirmative act, and intent alone cannot substitute for an act.

Example: During the reign of Henry VIII of England, critical speech against the government was considered constructive treason. This meant that if someone spoke out against the king or his policies, they could be charged with treason, even if they did not actually take any steps towards overthrowing the government.

This example illustrates how constructive treason can be used to punish people for their speech or beliefs, even if they do not actually pose a physical threat to the government.

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[] baddestbunny
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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