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> "Don't give legal advice" != "never discuss the law."

Correct. You crossed the boundary between discussing it and giving advice. I already explained how above:

> This isn't mere research and discussion; it's suggesting an outcome (i.e., "you're safe[r]"). That crosses a line into advice.

I did not bring it up in other threads because you weren't doing that then.

If you still don’t understand the problem, consult your own lawyer.

BTW, in nearly every state, it is unlawful to practice law without a license.



"You" sometimes means you in particular, but other times it means people in general. That's how the English language works.

I think my comment makes clear that I don't even know what district the guy lives in. It simply discusses what the law is in the sixth district.


> "You" sometimes means you in particular, but other times it means people in general. That's how the English language works.

It doesn't matter whether you're targeting it at an individual or a group.

> It simply discusses what the law is in the sixth district.

That may have been your intent, but that is not what happened.

At this point, I think you're choosing not to get it despite the feedback. So I'm done with this discussion.


Discussing what the law is necessarily means discussing its effect on people. Logically I don't know what else it could possibly mean.

Glad you're done at last.




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