Comments on: The Spitzer Case: Is it as Bad as it Seems? http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/ An International Online Editorial Magazine ■ Pittsburgh, PA, USA ■ Seoul, ROK Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:57:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jesse http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2134 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:08:25 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2134 i think that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

sure, the Mann Act, The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, Money Laundering Control Act, Patriot Act….did I miss anything…I am sure I did.

Ah yes, the crime of consenting adults.

]]> By: S.C. Denney http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2130 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:37:57 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2130 They’ll get him for violating the Mann Act, because he transported females across interstate lines for “immoral purposes” (viz. prostitution).

]]> By: Jesse http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2128 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:27:16 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2128 Clinton should have been impeached for bombing people if anything at all.

The number one issue with Spitzer is the privacy issue. Not in respect to prositution, but in regards to his money, banks, IRS, DOJ, and the FBI’s Public Corruption Squad.

(You are probably right, he made one too many enemies, but what crime did he commit?)

Brought down with the illegal tools of the state….He will probably be charged with “structuring”.

Bill Anderson writes:
“Here is the situation: he will be charged in the making of suspicious payments in order to break the law. Now, the wire transfers in and of themselves were not illegal, and the feds are not going to charge him with soliciting prostitutes.

However, combine the two activities, and you have a federal crime. ”

Derivative Crimes and Federal Injustice
http://www.fff.org/freedom/fd0403f.asp

the search warrant application:

7. As demonstrated below, the evidence obtained during this investigation includes, among other things, statements of a confidential source who worked with the Emperors Club; statements of an undercover officer; more than 5,000 telephone calls and text messages intercepted pursuant to court authorized wiretaps; more than 6,000 e-mails recovered pursuant to court-authorized search warrants; bank records; travel and hotel records; and physical surveillance.

]]> By: Ian http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2035 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:38:00 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2035 About point #1, most banks are federally required to pull records and fill out paperwork for any cas transactions over $10,000. While transfers of $15,000 don’t sound like much, it’s the type of transactions money launderers assume they’ll get away with, and it’s what is now looked for.

But all in all, I agree with the core idea of your post. Thanks.

]]> By: S.C. Denney http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2034 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:15:00 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2034 Sadly that’s the case; however, I thought this was a pertinent time to bring up the point.

]]> By: jkkuwitzky http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2033 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:25:00 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2033 I can assure you that no, there will be no push to legalize prostitution (though I agree, it would be wonderful). The ignorant masses impede progress again.

]]> By: S.C. Denney http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2032 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:52:00 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2032 Although many would argue there’s no such thing as a victimless crime, I agree with you. When the practice goes as planned, no one is injured. The practice prostitution is widely prevalent and there isn’t any indication that the practice will halt. This should be an indication to law makers that something ought to be done.

The issue is can you persuade enough legislatures to take on such a sensitive issue? It’s definitely in the public interest to provide for health and safety measures in vocational settings. Prostitution, a well-established vocation, has zero regulation measures and is abused. Unless you fare you can abolished the practice all-together, something should be done to ensure the safety of the participants.

]]> By: David M Manes http://politicalcartel.org/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2031 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:45:00 +0000 http://politicalcartel.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/the-spitzer-case-is-it-as-bad-as-it-seems/#comment-2031 On #3:

Prostitution should absolutely be legal. This incident has reignited the debate on this issue and perhaps eventually we will change the laws that prohibit prostitution and force it underground where it becomes unhealthy, and dangerous. Prostitution is the definition of a victimless crime, and there is no compelling societal interest in banning it.

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