2006-08-16 11:59:41 · 14 answers · asked by A REAL American 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
In law, treason is the crime of disloyalty to one's nation or state. A person who betrays the nation of their citizenship and/or reneges on an oath of loyalty and in some way willfully cooperates with an enemy, is considered to be a traitor
2006-08-16 12:09:07 · update #1
if Stalin was on yahoo, he'd probably agree with you.
2006-08-16 12:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by list 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, sorry. Treason is a very serious accusation. Plus, it isn't as though everyone on here is from the same country. So saying something that might be treason in one country wouldn't be treason if it is said by a non-citizen. Also, treason is usually more than a negative opinion. It usually has to seriously undermine the government in a way that endangers the government.
2006-08-16 19:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by Gwen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, treason is defined by the Constitution. Article III Section 3:
"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court."
Speech is not an overt act for purposes of that definition, except in very very rare cases as defined by the US Supreme Court (see the Pentagon Papers case).
Simple disloyalty is not treason. Nor is questioning elected officials, or demanding that they be accountable for their actions. That's the type of participatory action the Founded intended, and why we not only have free speech in the 1st Amendment but also the unqualified right to "petition the government for a redress of grievances".
2006-08-16 19:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A crime that undermines the offender's government. Some believe (including the framers of the constitution) that being able to speak ones mind makes a country stronger
2006-08-16 19:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by region50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that you Dick Chaney? You know, as much as the current administration would like us all to believe that disagreeing with them is un-American, or even treasonous. It's not. This is America. We can do that here. At least until either the Muslim fascists or Christian fundamentalists completely take over.
God bless America!
2006-08-16 19:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by rummy714 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treason?
Against what authority? The US Gov't?
Hate to break it to you, but it's a democracy (or supposed to be anyway)
The people own the government. How can you commit an act of treason against yourself?
2006-08-16 19:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by p_rutherford2003 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "founding fathers" of this country were traitors to their own. If they did not rebel your name would have to be "a REAL british colonist" and you would be drinking tea.
2006-08-17 16:09:37 · answer #7 · answered by ironcrosx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Each Is Own
2006-08-16 19:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoken like a true facist.
2006-08-16 19:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope i think this is a good sounding board, but who the heck believes half these people anyway?
2006-08-16 19:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaha... a bit of a silly question... that's like saying "civil rights is one thing, but shouldn't all African Americans be slaves"...
2006-08-16 19:04:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋