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CharlieA
on Jan 21, 2012
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MPAA Publicly Threatens to Stop Writing Checks
I don't understand how he (or anyone) can get away with saying things like this--it's practically a straight up admission that they're buying votes.
How is this not corruption?
ludflu
on Jan 21, 2012
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because to prosecute, you would need to prove a quid pro quo in a particular instance.
lawnchair_larry
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Hmm, first we would need to bribe the lawmakers to legislate away their ability to be bribed. It feels like there is some NP hardness here.
lutorm
on Jan 21, 2012
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Because it's just speech...
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How is this not corruption?