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In reply to the discussion: Graham On Trump Hush Money: 'People Don't Write Checks' If They Think It's A Crime [View all]KPN
(17,574 posts)In other words, no one is excused by ignorance of the law. But nice try you traitorous whore ... at least in my opinion. On the other hand, there is this:
In case you didn't know, the Heritage Foundation has been actively promoting the notion that there are so many obscure federal laws and regulations that include criminal penalties, that this basic dictum (ignorance is not an excuse) is antiquated should no longer apply. Their position is that people should only be held accountable for criminal offense when they knowingly and intentionally violate a law that they had full knowledge of. So this is the argument that Lindsey is essentially putting forth (and probably pushing to have tested in court, i.e., the SC).
It's insidious. They are basically making the legal case that "ignorance is bliss." Ask yourselves this, what kinds of laws/regulations do most of us lack detailed knowledge of? Hint: white collar.