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eBay'er Arrested For Attempting To Sell His Vote

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the probably-should-have-thought-this-one-through dept.

The Associated Press reports that Max P. Sanders, 19, is charged with a felony for attempting to auction off his vote on eBay for the upcoming presidential election. From the article: '"Fundamentally, we believe it is wrong to sell your vote," said John Aiken, a spokesman for the office. "There are people that have died for this country for our right to vote, and to take something that lightly, to say, 'I can be bought... It's a real shame"' Yes, that is a terrible shame, isn't it. Perhaps we should arrest, prosecute, and imprison everyone who sells their vote. The boy says it was all a joke, but prosecutors aren't laughing. Max faces up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 in fines if he is convicted.

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  1. Re:I wouldn't have backed down. by Detritus · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    People have been doing it for over 40 years, so it doesn't make you look clever or trendy, just stupid.

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  2. What about the Republicains? by smartdreamer · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Ok, this guy tried to fool the system and could be charged of 5 years in prison. What about the Republicains that stole two elections and it has been clearly demonstrated? Could Bush face a life time sentence? Oh, no, USA is a country where only little guys can face "justice".