we see in some Mosques in the west Muslims are calling for the destruction of the government they live in and replace it with an Islamic state...
2007-07-13 16:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by turntable 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on the country. Each country's laws define treason differently. For example, treason in the US requires taking up arms against the government, or providing material support to people who have taken up arms (i.e. as an accomplice).
However, the laws in Britain are different, since there are separate charges for Treason against the Crown, compared to Treason against the civilian govt (parliament).
But generally, just hoping for or wanting the govt to be overthrown is not enough. Even advocating it (using legal means) is not enough. It requires an over act in furtherance of the use of unlawful violence.
2007-07-13 16:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is their choice however if they try it and get caught in the act with the evidence against them then yes I would say they should do time for it but not treason.
2007-07-13 23:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's extremely difficult to apply to Western philosophies to Eastern countries.
2007-07-13 23:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should be put in a mental hospital.
2007-07-13 23:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋