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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I had a feeling people would bring this up. But was the problem with Epstein that people feel too warmly towards pedophiles? Or is it that we let the rich and powerful get away with almost anything?

If Epstein was just some random pauper victimizing people he would have gone to jail much sooner.

And, Epstein is actually being used as a political tool right now. I think that use happens to be appropriate in this specific case but the broader pattern is not as benign.