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It’s quite literally the perfect example of symbolic action.


Imprisonment is the polar opposite of symbolic action.


Correct, but irrelevant, since nobody has been imprisoned

Edit: and nobody realistically could be


It is extremely relevant an entity granted powers by their sovereign governemnt is threatening that the next legally mandated escalation should they not comply with their unrealistic demands is imprisonment. And yes, ending up in jail is a realistic outcome when their laws dictate it, so if it goes that far you are now playing the floor is lava but instead of lava it's nations with UK extradition agreements.




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