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Do people even take civics classes anymore? That isn't how any of this works. Political will doesn't allow arbitrary punishments. You would need legislation at very least and that could face issues with the Eighth Amendment. (Which could not be post-facto of course.)

At least you're not calling for jailing all the shareholders....



Punishment wouldn't be arbitrary, it would be based on the crimes you committed.


Political will can be used to pass legislation and ultimately to change the Eighth Amendment.




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