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  • enkers@sh.itjust.workstoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.worldUS Frites
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    11 days ago

    “Frites” is a portmanteau of the words “French” and “frites”, so it’s still just “frites”.

    Incidentally, when translating the word “frites” to English, you can’t be certain of how many instances of the word “French” you need to add, and the only way to be certain is to ask the original author. This has led to many difficulties in translating posthumous works.







  • [This change] would also make candidates in elections liable to criminal prosecution for making any false statement to win votes.

    While I think this is amazing and should be the standard everywhere, it’s also quite hard to prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt in this sort of scenario. It just means politicians need to maintain some amount of plausible deniability.

    As much as I’d like to see corrupt politicians in jail, I have to wonder if somehow making it a civil offence rather than criminal wouldn’t be better, since it would only require proof on the balance of probabilities, rather than the higher standards of beyond reasonable doubt.

    At least the criminal liability seems to also be on top of code of conduct violations which could lead to retractions or a suspension.