Tuesday, June 27, 2006

What is Treason?

Section 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.

That is treason. Benidict Arnold, Johnny Walker, and the New York Times.

4 comments:

Matthew Celestine said...

Is treason always morally wrong?

RobertDWood said...

No, treason is not always morally wrong.
After all, Adams, Franklin and Jefferson all comitted High Treason against the crown.

But to comit treason against a Just and Moral government which is pursuing the defense of its citizens, that is both wrong and repulsive.

Matthew Celestine said...

Quite so.

Anonymous said...

I couldn't agree more.