Quote Originally Posted by medicinal
I hold no sympathy for John Walker Linde, but unless he actually engaged in fighting against the US military, I think 5 years is plenty of time for being young and stupid. If he was engaged in fighting against the US military, then he's a prisoner of war, and should be treated like one. BTW you are sure in a bad mood since the Dems got to power.
Kind of ironic how you relate an act of treason to the democratic party. LOL

The Constitution does not itself create the offense; it only restricts the definition. The crime is prohibited by legislation passed by Congress. Therefore the United States Code at 18 U.S.C. § 2381 states "whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States." The requirement of testimony of two witnesses was inherited from the British Treason Act 1695.


Also, since when is a traitor considered as being a prisoner of war?

Hey, at least you went with the min. penalty on this one except for the $10,000 fine........you're at least half right this time!:thumbsup:

Have a good one!:s4: