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No, that's complete bullshit.

Had Aaron pleaded guilty, he'd be out by now as both of the plea agreements he was offered would have meant 6 months or less .

And trial? Why would he have gone to trial? There was no question of his guilt.



While he might have been free by now, he would still have been labeled a felon.


I don't think anyone was questioning that.

Also FWIW, so am I and it's not all that bad.


Going to jail at all would have been an injustice. What would it have achieved?


Did I imply otherwise?

I don't personally believe it would've achieved anything, but that's how the world works.


Yes. You said "He'd be out by now". To get out means you must have been in, and jailtime is what you were responding to.


Nothing ryanlol has said even remotely indicates that Scwartz going to jail would've been a good thing.


I've reread the thread, looks like I misinterpreted the argument and owe ryanlol an apology. Sorry about that. FWIW, I didn't downvote any of his comments.




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