Mens rea of political leaders /Hoover'sguilt

["Charles Brown" <CharlesB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>> dshemano@xxxxxxxxxx 08/21/01 04:28PM >>>
In reply to Charles:

<<<CB: If your facts were false, would it make any difference to you ?>>>

I would acquit Lenin of premeditated murder of the peasants if he did not
order the taking of the subsistence food.  It would not change my overall
impression of Lenin and his rule.

Now you answer.

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CB: I would acquit Lenin of homicide on the defense of necessity. It would not change my opinion of Lenin and his leadership.