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To: stars & stripes forever
There is a part of the treason, sedition, conspiracy statute that makes precise the elements of treason. The line is "Oath of Allegiance".

Every member of the government, every naturalized citizen, every member of the military, all are required to take the Oath. Natural born Americans are not required to take the Oath but they can be charged with conspiracy and sedition (e.g., Jane Fonda).

Let's break it down:

18 U.S. Code § 2381. Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

Note that "enemies" in the above language means enemies foreign and domestic.

Treason is the higher crime of the group and is the only one that carries the highest penalty of death. But death is not mandatory, as the penalty can be imprisonment and fine. The amount of imprisonment and fine is unlimited. For example, John Brennan, if convicted of treason, can be imprisoned for life and ruined financially. If a member of government is found to have leaked to the Chicoms the identities of US agents in China that resulted in their deaths, then it's likely the death penalty will follow to the leaker.

271 posted on 04/26/2019 6:49:36 AM PDT by Hostage (Article V)
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274 posted on 04/26/2019 6:52:27 AM PDT by generally ( Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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To: Hostage
Thank you, Hostage, for an succinct explanation between SEDITION & TREASON.


280 posted on 04/26/2019 6:56:08 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Psalm 32:12))
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To: Hostage

:: If a member of government is found to have leaked to the Chicoms the identities of US agents in China that resulted in their deaths, then it’s likely the death penalty will follow to the leaker. ::

But, what if she SOLD the names that lead to death?
#seethat


283 posted on 04/26/2019 6:57:24 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic, Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym explains the science.)
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To: Hostage; bitt; little jeremiah; a little elbow grease
thanx for clarifying these terms and consequences.

here's an excerpt from hostage's post that's worth repeating:

Treason is the higher crime of the group and is the only one that carries the highest penalty of death. But death is not mandatory, as the penalty can be imprisonment and fine. The amount of imprisonment and fine is unlimited. For example, John Brennan, if convicted of treason, can be imprisoned for life and ruined financially. If a member of government is found to have leaked to the Chicoms the identities of US agents in China that resulted in their deaths, then it's likely the death penalty will follow to the leaker.

348 posted on 04/26/2019 9:39:15 AM PDT by thinden
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To: Hostage

Thanks, Hostage!
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“18 U.S. Code § 2381. Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

Note that “enemies” in the above language means enemies foreign and domestic.

Treason is the higher crime of the group and is the only one that carries the highest penalty of death. But death is not mandatory, as the penalty can be imprisonment and fine. The amount of imprisonment and fine is unlimited. For example, John Brennan, if convicted of treason, can be imprisoned for life and ruined financially. If a member of government is found to have leaked to the Chicoms the identities of US agents in China that resulted in their deaths, then it’s likely the death penalty will follow to the leaker.”


415 posted on 04/26/2019 12:26:04 PM PDT by bitt (The pain IS coming!!!)
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To: Hostage

Thanks, Hostage!
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“18 U.S. Code § 2381. Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

Note that “enemies” in the above language means enemies foreign and domestic.

Treason is the higher crime of the group and is the only one that carries the highest penalty of death. But death is not mandatory, as the penalty can be imprisonment and fine. The amount of imprisonment and fine is unlimited. For example, John Brennan, if convicted of treason, can be imprisoned for life and ruined financially. If a member of government is found to have leaked to the Chicoms the identities of US agents in China that resulted in their deaths, then it’s likely the death penalty will follow to the leaker.”


416 posted on 04/26/2019 12:26:04 PM PDT by bitt (The pain IS coming!!!)
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