Ross Ulbricht Sentenced to Life in Prison (nytimes.com)
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FergusArgyll Jan 22, 2025 | on: Ross Ulbricht granted a full pardon | context

This thread is a great lesson in "Politics is a mind virus"

I recommend you read the HN thread when Ulbricht was sentenced [0] first, then come here and read all the "Honest, genuine question, why?"s

Then start practicing not letting politics influence your thought process

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9626985

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