First, Thanks for your response, I found it thought provoking.
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I was in part, asking because these articles seem to imply more than what actually may have happened.
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My assertion is that "intervention" would be an act that subverts American's free will. In my opinion, hacking would qualify, propaganda does not.
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This is a great question imo. I think our law enforcement/intelligence agencies should treat it like evidence for a different crime (DNC Emails) discovered while investigating the original crime. (DNC Hacking) This happens a lot in law enforcement and is generally considered acceptable. I don't think LEOs should get "after the fact" warrants or warrants based on hearsay.
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All of this is from "secret reports by unnamed sources" which I don't find to be credible. If they are sure that the Russians were behind the attack, retaliation is necessary. Also, if Trump was knowingly complicit, he should face criminal charges too.