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if only there was a completely different branch of government we could get to limit how the courts could rule, if someone figures it out they should do it and make an article about it

i might even write a comment about how thats the most effective way to change the reality, I wonder if people will read that part though, what do you think?

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Turns out there seems to be some leeway for the actors within the justice system as it exists now ;

https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_foss_a_prosecutor_s_vision_fo...

If people with the power to, start making more use of these discretionary powers, it can make a big difference without having to overturn the seemingly extensive jurisprudence.

Some legal hacking.

As an anecdotal experience, I have been convicted of a felony and allowed to keep the cash in my possession by the judge, which was not SOP. I guess I had made an impression. No snitching involved.

The Supreme Court occasionally overturns precedent.

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