[Grovenet] Penalties for lying to Federal agencies.

[David Morelli]

No reason to lie to the cop's question.  Perhaps, no reason to answer  
it either.  Ask one of our lawyers.  BTW, with the accidents that  
occur in our wet, slippery weather, I wonder if many of our drivers  
truly have any idea what speed is reasonable and prudent.  And with  
the cell phone usage by drivers, I wonder how many truly are driving  
unencumbered and have control over their motor vehicle at all times.   
All of which, I believe, are required for the operation of a motor  
vehicle on public highways.

Am I happy with the sentencing?  Only one.

When there is a valid investigation into something that appears to be  
a serious crime, it would seem that those who hinder the  
investigation are preventing rule of law.  If the law is bad, that  
might be a justification, but when the law is neutral or beneficial,  
hindering the enforcement of the law would appear to be worthy of  
some deterent.

So, I guess, the final opinion would rest upon the importance of  
intelligence gathering overseas (CIA exposure), the importance of a  
level playing field in sports (steroids), and the importance of sound  
money (check scheme).  Marion Jones loss of her medals and prison  
time may deter those who would push the limits of sports medications  
and financial dealings.  Scooter Libby's commuted sentence isn't  
likely to deter anyone interested in furthering party politics at the  
expense of the general public.

David

On Jan 12, 2008, at 10:39 AM, Steven wrote:

> This could be a trend.
> Get pulled over, cop asks, "Do you know what speed you were going?"
> Careful how you answer.
> David, are you happy with these?
> Quoting David Morelli <jo.david at verizon.net>:
>> Marion Jones sentenced to six months in prison for lying to federal
>> investigators.
>>
>> http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/12/sports/othersports/11cnd- 
>> jones.html?em&ex=1200200400&en=f325009892494247&ei=5087%0A
>>
>> Scooter Libby, sentenced to 30 months in prison for lying to federal
>> investigators.  Penalty commuted by the President.
>>
>> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/02/
>> AR2007070200825.html
>>
>> Maybe Bush wishes to let her off too?
>>
>> David
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