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0 pointstremon2y ago0 comments

Are you suggesting that all people will do irresponsible things unless specifically advised not to by lawyers?

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wilde2y ago

The irresponsible thing is to not explain yourself and assume everyone around you has no agency.

tremonOP2y ago

I don't follow. If the irresponsible thing is to not explain themselves, why would the lawyers tell them to be quiet?

wilde2y ago

To minimize legal risk to their client, which is not always the most responsible thing to do.

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wilde2y ago

The irresponsible thing is to not explain yourself and assume everyone around you has no agency.

tremonOP2y ago

I don't follow. If the irresponsible thing is to not explain themselves, why would the lawyers tell them to be quiet?

wilde2y ago

To minimize legal risk to their client, which is not always the most responsible thing to do.

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