S15 EP177: Hour 3 - The Cornell Seven and the Limits of the Law
Summary
Erick Erickson analyzes the Cornell University allegations, arguing that while the behavior was immoral, it may not be illegal under New York consent laws, and warns against mob-driven prosecutions. He also discusses the contradictions in the Quran, the GOP’s withdrawal of funding from North Carolina and Georgia to save Texas, and the President’s campaign trail message promoting the new tax bill.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and 'Four Things to Know' segment
Welcome to Hour 3 and open line announcement
Cornell case: Moral panic vs. legal standards
Lindsay Lohan case and Massachusetts insanity law
New York consent law and the Cornell allegations
Fraternity conduct and the difficulty of prosecution
Social outrage vs. legal statutes and ex post facto
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Caller Paul: Contradictions in the Quran
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GOP pulling funding from NC and GA for Texas
Caller Jill: Responsibility of intoxicated parties
Caller Suede: False allegations and sports banter
Politics in sports, cooking, and daily life
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WNBA playoffs and Jack Smith embarrassment
Trump campaign trail and tax bill details
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