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Unfortunately, the discussion sparked is not very interesting. I'm not sure you're an intentional troll, but many responses (particularly if they're all trying to say "no, that's a horrible idea because...") don't indicate a worthwhile comment so much as a successful troll.

In this case, if the powers-that-be were as powerful as you claim, we wouldn't even be having this conversation; Peter Adekeye would not be free and back with his family considering legal action, the Canadian judge would not be lambasting the US and Canadian prosecutors who were involved, etc. etc..

Am I just another sucker for the troll, though? This seems obvious, which means it's probably boring for most readers.




I see an interesting discussion about the merits of mob justice and vigilantism if they serve as a check against corruption, i.e. if the specter of such would compel the ruling class to curtail the worst abuses before enough group delusions are shattered that the society can no longer sustain itself and all hell breaks loose.

Sorry if you don't find it interesting. Especially sorry if you perceive everything you don't like/care about as a troll.




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