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I think you should delete this essay Sir.

The laws, never mind capital crimes, should not concern themselves with… micro~anything. Which seems to be smaller than a trifle…

And the definition of treason is here;

Article III Judicial Branch

Section 3 Treason

Clause 1;

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

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May 9·edited May 9Author

This isn't an argument for changing laws. It's an argument for introducing new language and conceptual models as we navigate how to de-compromise from China and other adversaries. There is a grey zone of treasonous behavior that is currently unaddressed and under-discussed.

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No. And it’s certainly political repression, regardless of changing laws. Predictably non-compliance will be punished by cancellation, deplatforming, being denied financial services, visits from 3 letter agencies.

The purpose BTW of a Constitution and Political Pact isn’t to figure out ways to get around it.

Change the language to…

….

Orwell wasn’t writing an instruction manual.

If you want to make TikTok Treason, get a declaration of war against China.

The way to get ahead of China is to build above all Chip fabs in range ~ as good as Taiwan, after that steel and munitions, restore shipyards. Not chase kids with micro-treasonous apps.

I’m beginning to wonder if this is Troll, except serious people lent their name to this effort.

Let’s get ahead of China, not chase our tails further…

Cheers.

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May 9·edited May 9Author

Seems like you're triggered by use of the term micro-treason, while conflating advocating new language with advocating new, repressive laws. That's your right. But be kind and respectful in our comments or we will ban you. "Delete this essay" is not a way to engage.

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Good evening.

The word Treason means something.

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