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"Up to 100% of immigrants may be criminals."

That statement is not factually incorrect. Neither is this statement: “Up to 100% of US citizens may be criminals”

“Up to 100% of politicians may be criminals”

And we keep getting them elected. Imagine an election where candidates are liable for the veracity of every claim they make, with immediate penalties to their candidacy, and only verified facts are allowed in ads.

> Imagine an election where candidates are liable for the veracity of every claim they make, with immediate penalties to their candidacy, and only verified facts are allowed in ads

You cease to have a democracy. The real power sits with the verifier in that system.

Important point.

Yes.

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