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17. I am not sure this is a good idea. I don't believe in double jeopardy...this could be used by

Sat Jun 2, 2018, 10:41 AM

Jun 2018

Trump for political prosecutions...double edged sword.

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I don't know what people outside of NY can do. hlthe2b Jun 2018 #1

I might suggest calling NY Governor Cuomo if you live out of State Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #4

ok... I will hlthe2b Jun 2018 #5

I see no reason why not Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #13

Already called Sen Stewart-Cousins leftynyc Jun 2018 #2

Bad facts make bad laws marybourg Jun 2018 #3

I'm not sure what specific point you are making Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #6

There are many reasons why we originally enacted double jeopardy marybourg Jun 2018 #11

OK, I get that... Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #12

I'm not sure I support ending double jeopardy laws Lee-Lee Jun 2018 #8

New York's is an extreme version dsc Jun 2018 #9

Kick! Good luck on responsible action. Hortensis Jun 2018 #14

K & R mountain grammy Jun 2018 #15

K&R bluestarone Jun 2018 #16

No, it doesn't work that way. Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #19

So it only applies to a pardon ...not conviction or acquittal? Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #28

Acquittal no grantcart Jun 2018 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author dlk Jun 2018 #18

kick for visibility triron Jun 2018 #20

I agree 100% but people shouldn't get too bummed out about this grantcart Jun 2018 #24

Both sides manicdem Jun 2018 #25

Not without a trial Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #26