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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - When, if ever, does an Oath protect you from criminal charges?

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:11:32 PM EDT

As we all know, many on the right are now being labeled as domestic terrorist, for even something as simple as showing up to the Capitol on a specific date without otherwise breaking any laws. Many would argue that protesting is still protected by the 1st Amendment.

Some people, myself included, took an Oath to Defend the Constitution blah blah blah. We were forced to take this Oath by the Government we serve(d).
Some of the actions by those in charge, including members of law enforcement, are clearly not in accordance with the Constitution.

At what point does this Oath protect you from these violations? At what point could one legally consider a Politician a tyrant and not be criminally convicted of removing said tyrant by any means necessary?

I think this Oath many swore to uphold has no legal weight, thus offers nothing that could help. I might be wrong.

Lets assume that a group of Politicians wanted to abolish the 13th Ammendment, and no matter how hard the opposition fought through the soap box, ballot box and jury box, they could stop it. Would there ever be a time that it was legally acceptable for that group of Politicians to be forcefully made to stop consuming oxygen?

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:12:26 PM EDT

[#1]

When you win.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:12:27 PM EDT

[#2]

It would have to happen after the constitution actually had meaning again.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:12:43 PM EDT

[#3]

You didn’t really swear an oath to the constitution. You swore an oath to your betters to do as they bid you to.

It’s just a small misunderstanding on your part.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:13:20 PM EDT

[#4]

Oaths are only to hold you accountable

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:13:38 PM EDT

[#5]

If the Oath violates Constitutional Rights.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:16:09 PM EDT

[#6]

If you are truly innocent there is an answer but I believe this is a trap.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:16:13 PM EDT

[#7]

The only time an oath will protect you, is if your side wins.

When your side loses, all bets are off and everything is on the table.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:16:49 PM EDT

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FPNI

If you strike the king, don't miss.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:18:04 PM EDT

[#9]

Wizardali is that you???

Should I page the mod that banned you a couple of days ago??????

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:22:36 PM EDT

[#10]

"We were forced to take this Oath"

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:24:15 PM EDT

[#11]

Being a member of a uniformed military would probably help you out if you're captured on a battlefield by a foreign power...

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:24:32 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:25:48 PM EDT

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I think you are right.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:27:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:27:38 PM EDT

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You think anyone with a (D) after their name gives a flying fuck about the Constitution and our laws?

How quaint.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:27:40 PM EDT

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Right, but what about the "AND DOMESTIC" part?

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:29:42 PM EDT

[#17]

wrong button

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:29:43 PM EDT

[#18]

Only when those in power over your sentencing agree that your actions were in accordance to you oath.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:30:38 PM EDT

[#19]

FPMFNI

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:32:24 PM EDT

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You think anyone with a (D) after their name gives a flying fuck about the Constitution and our laws?

How quaint.

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Well, to be fair, not many of the people with the (R)'s after their name seem to care either apparently.

I think the the Rep./Sen. part is the greater issue.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:42:56 PM EDT

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it doesn't.

you also were not forced to take the oath. you could have easily said no and walked away. things in this world are not black and white. if you "remove a tyrant" and the gov considered him to be legit, then in the eyes of the law you are a murderer and will be treated accordingly when caught.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:44:57 PM EDT

[#22]

Oaths go back to simpler times when people thought breaking an Oath had repercussions for their soul. People are secular these days and DGAF about such things anymore.

Basically they are nothing more than a ritual these days.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:45:52 PM EDT

[#23]

FPNI.

Uncanny.

Posted: 1/21/2021 3:51:16 PM EDT

[#24]

What is the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist?

Posted: 1/21/2021 4:18:16 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/21/2021 4:42:01 PM EDT

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Oaths go back to simpler times when people thought breaking an Oath had repercussions for their soul. People are secular these days and DGAF about such things anymore.

Basically they are nothing more than a ritual these days.

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This is along the lines of something I wanted to say, but couldn't figure out how to say it.

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