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[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (55 children)

Yeah, no.

It seems that these Americans have discovered that they can't just ignore the rule of law in other countries.

Let them deal with the consequences. Let them lose that American exceptionalism.

Nobody gets a free pass for breaking laws in America, so these Americans shouldn't get a free pass for breaking laws in other countries.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (39 children)

You recognize the injustice of it, but still some individuals, who have not wronged anyone with their acts, should receive lengthy prison terms because you don't like the perceived policies of the us.

Also let's point out that there is absolutely zero evidence that these people are 'ignoring' the law. It seems they are just idiots who made dumb and careless mistakes. You just need to paint it way to justify the completely unjustifiable position of thinking individuals should be punished for the actions of their state.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (23 children)

No, this has nothing to do with the US.

If I go to the US, I have to obey US law or go to jail. Similarly, if a US citizen goes to another country, they have to obey THEIR laws. If their laws say you go to jail when you break them, then what are you crying about?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

This is the only objective point to illustrate. Laws aren't monolithic across countries. We wouldn't have countries if they were.

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