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The problem is judges, especially in a common law system.

Computers follow the machine code PERFECTLY. For the legal system judges get to embark on a jazz odyssey of bullshit.

Were living in an easy to track, decades long legal conspiracy to abuse power for corporations - based on the Powell memo.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYoqcr7bAIs7kdyMhh-9m...

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Except that natural language is imperfect, as are lawmakers, as are lawmaking processes.

Following exclusively the letter of the law, even where unambiguous, is not a win. That's effectively how people are trying to skirt the intent of a law (see: every corporation).

The letter and the spirit are both important. Judges make bad judgments, they also make good judgements. Such is life.

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