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[–] 1 point 1 month ago (6 children)

Even then, execution for treason is really only a wartime thing.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    When was the last time the US hasn't been at war?

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    Congress has to declare it. So... World War II.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    And the Rosenbergs were executed in the 50's so... Guess you don't have to be at war to be executed for espionage.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago*

    Legally speaking the last war the US declared was WWII. Everything else has been heavily armed police actions. Congress declares war but the President is head of the military and does what he wants with the money Congress provides. Which seams like a disctintion without a difference except when it comes to "wartime" provisions in laws, services, and insurance.

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