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CMV: Corruption is just as bad and harmful as treason and should be treated as such

I believe that corruption is just as harmful of not more so than treason. I would say that if this were to become law a more strict definition of corruption would need to be in place. I feel like corruption is rampant in our government and continues to be so because there aren't really any consequences for it. Politicians get away with lining their own pockets, bribing, favors for friends. This erodes the trust in our government and causes civil unrest. I think this should apply to everyone in the government top down. I thinking this erosion and unrest is significantly more harmful than most treasonous acts. By way of example, I would say that if Edward Snowden were to return to the US he would most likely be charged with treason for what he has done ( I would disagree with this charge, I think he is a patriot). I think the corruption in Washington, and not just this administration and not just one political party has done more harm to this country than anything that came from the Snowden leaks. I think if there was real true punishment then corruption would cease.

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I want to add some clarification that there would still need to be trials and people being found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt would face the consequences. I also want to add that the death penalty in general is such a decisive punishment that I would be willing to change the capital punishment to life without parole, but I would expect the same for treason. If the new standard for capital punishment was life without parole then that should be the maximum punishment.
gpt
Treason is corruption but a step up I'd suppose. Corruption is using your office for personal gain, but treason specifically consists of "levying War against [the United States], or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort", which could also consist of you personally benefiting from such a war. Corruption on the other hand is pretty vague to define, since why else would you want to become a politician if not for your own personal gain in some way? Plus lobbying makes that definition a lot muddier.