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The Value of Charging Ex-Presidents

Readers weigh in on Donald Trump’s legal woes.
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Welcome to Up for Debate. Each week, Conor Friedersdorf rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here.

Last week, I asked readers for their thoughts on Donald Trump’s legal troubles in New York.

Diana is tired of hearing about Trump:

I was so happy when there was a short period where that guy wasn’t on the front page. Now with all the other investigations he might be indicted for, he’ll be top of the news forever. I can’t stand it. I want it all to go away.

Fred objects to Trump’s indictment:

The hatred for Donald Trump by the Democrats and the media is becoming an embarrassment internationally for America. We are now

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