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Originally posted by aleph_null1:
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Originally posted by Gab:
Since he apperently did it solely for money, I'd say that's far more corrupt than treasonous.
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This is actually an excellent point that you've raised, Gab: Does intent matter in treason?
It could be (and has been) argued that President Clinton was unaware of the full extent of the secrets which he sold to the Chinese. This would make him blindlingly incompetent, but this alone is not usually a capital crime.
Is an act treasonous by its nature alone, or must the intent of the agent be considered? [/QUOTE]You've summed exactly what I've been trying to say [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] .