• ayyy@sh.itjust.works
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    5 days ago

    Can you explain the difference between? I don’t understand the point you’re trying to make.

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      A lot of people I’ve seen online are acting like this is them trying to erase it completely. If they wanted to they wouldn’t just change a website. I’m not saying that they won’t, just that this is more about the suppression of information and that people should probably look this kinda shit up before it’s gone. Get yourself a copy of the constitution in one of those neat little books your teachers always had if need be.

      All I’m saying is that people are acting like changing a website changes the laws of the US. And I think that we should all brush up on our rights before the resources online become unreliable. That way when they try and break the law you can say it loudly that what they are doing is illegal and call them out in front of everyone. The justice system has always been notorious for punishing those that don’t know their rights. It’s why they literally had to force cops to tell you your rights when they arrest you, which they are currently not doing. Protect yourself because nobody in the system will have your interests in mind.

      • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        Changing an official government website, while inconsequential as far as rights are concerned, signals something much more than just suppressing information.

        It means they are actively taking steps to rewrite history. To change how people see the government. Because if the people in charge think so little to update the site, the people in charge have much more sinister plans than to just update the website.

        The law exists only as much as it is enforced.

        They are clearly saying they will not enforce habeas corpus.

        • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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          They are clearly saying they will not enforce habeas corpus.

          They’ve also said it with their actions RE: ICE

    • Miles O'Brien@startrek.website
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      It’s the difference between actively telling people “you do not have this right!” and quietly twiddling your thumbs and shrugging as people look for the information.