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Gov. Hochul says she won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office(gothamist.com)

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Wade@lemmy.world
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Yes, because if there’s anything the last 10 years of politics has taught us is that the Democrats need to care more about precedent than holding elected officials accountable

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RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works
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Is extra judicial punishment ever acceptable? It’s sad how many people on this site seem to think so.

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skulblaka@sh.itjust.works
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It is not only acceptable but is required when the judicial system is compromised how it is.

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RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works
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So you don’t believe rule of law is important? If you believe what you claim you cannot support any form of a just government.

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Wade@lemmy.world
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Yes? Don’t you think Trump should have been removed from office in his first term?

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RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works
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Yes, after his first impeachment he should have been removed the difference is Trump had due process and faced an inquiry whereas Adams has not.

we shouldnt be punishing people over allegations no matter how compelling the evidence is.

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𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
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If you were being investigated by the FBI for corruption and openly pulled a quid pro quo with a political figure, would you still have a job?

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RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works
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Yes, because in absence of a trial it isn’t legal or appropriate.

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theluckyone@discuss.online
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Such a removal would not be extra judicial: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBO/33

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RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works
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“The chief executive officer of every city and the chief or commissioner of police, commissioner or director of public safety or other chief executive officer of the police force by whatever title he may be designated, of every city may be removed by the governor after giving to such officer a copy of the charges against him and an opportunity to be heard in his defense. The power of removal provided for in this subdivision shall be deemed to be in addition to the power of removal provided for in any other law. The provisions of this subdivision shall apply notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any general, special or local law, ordinance or city charte”

I added emphasis to a critical bit you missed. He needs to be able to defend himself against the charges presented. Everyone here is pushing for her to remove him without this. It’s a bad precedent.

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tate@lemmy.sdf.org
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Being removed from office is not “punishment.”

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RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works
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Yes, it is. He would be losing his elected position. He has not been proven guilty. We all suspect he is but that hasn’t been proven.

No elected politician should be removed without due process.

It is shocking how many pro-auth people there are here.

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