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Commenters clash over liberals' consistency on due process
Original: When conservatives' response to a social problem is vicious punishment for the individuals involved, # liberals are pret
Political commentary is circulating arguing that liberals usually call for due process and systemic reform when conservatives respond to social problems with harsh punishment of individuals, but abandon that stance when the accused are on their own side. The remark, cut off mid-sentence, has struck a chord with users debating partisan consistency on justice and accountability.
Why now: The claim of ideological double standards on punishment and due process invites debate at a time of heightened partisan conflict.
Evidence
- When conservatives' response to a social problem is vicious punishment for the individuals involved, # liberals are pretty good about calling for due process and focusing on system change instead of just going after the people doing the bad things. Until the people are not on… · guyjantic@infosec.exchange · 1
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