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moomin on July 9, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Elon’s Out

“Lying to a federal official” is one of the most BS things in the entire US penal. It’s practically carte blanche to imprison anyone you come across.

akimball on July 9, 2022 | [–]

It would be more reasonable if federal officials faced similar penalties for lying to the public.

Teever on July 9, 2022 | [–]

So just don't lie to the feds?

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