That minimum penalty is a joke. It was instituted when the avg life expectancy was about 45, IIRC.
Among the necessary revisions to the Constitution is an upgrade of that treason penalty. Because so much more is arguably now at stake than it was 230 years ago for betraying this country, IMHO a minimum of 20 years and $100k fine would be a good starting point. That's 20 actual years, without possibility of parole, pardon or commutation.
That minimum penalty is a joke. It was instituted when the avg life expectancy was about 45, IIRC.
Among the necessary revisions to the Constitution is an upgrade of that treason penalty. Because so much more is arguably now at stake than it was 230 years ago for betraying this country, IMHO a minimum of 20 years and $100k fine would be a good starting point. That's 20 actual years, without possibility of parole, pardon or commutation.