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In response to "I don't have a real problem with that. -- nm" by Reagen

But then the crime itself should just have an extra 2 year penalty or they should just add 2 years for any crime over $1,000,000. The financial

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Jan 23 '13, 08:00

institutions element is just a red herring if you read it that way since there is no harm to the institution and no harm to any person beyond the people already harmed and the subject of the initial sentencing. What difference does it make if they wire the money from the bank or bring bags of cash if you're reading it that way.

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money laundering prevention, like committing fraud through the postal service. The USPS doesn't suffer, but the penalty is higher, isn't it? -- nm - Max Jan 23, 08:08 1
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