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  He probably never even touched the box it was transported in. What Biden does has no proof of any illegality so far. Numerous observers have said as much.
context: I don’t understand, and I’m asking this question sincerely, why this is happening? Why isn’t there some sort of “check out “ system for these docs? Especially now that we have bar-coded data systems.
  When I transferred from schools where I was working to another school, if I couldn’t find a book (or something else) I had checked out ANYTIME, literally years before, I had to pay for it. 
  WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? Why can’t they just follow the rules like everyone else?
  I know these two cases aren’t the same thing. It’s just frustrating and ridiculous. >
  
  Why are there so many stories about overdue library books returned decades later? Same reason.
  But in this case, the people in charge of going through old office stuff found docs and reported it, as per procedure. And people are jumping all over it because Trump. >
  
  “Why are there so many stories about overdue library books returned decades later? Same reason.“
  Okay. So is the idea that whoever keeps the records: A) Doesn’t know Top Secret information/records are missing. B) Knew Top Secret information/records was missing, and didn’t inform Joe Biden (VP staff/administrators) for 6 years. C) Joe Biden (VP staff/administrators) knew and didn’t take action. 
  I can’t think of another scenario where this can occur, and all of those are frightening. >
  
  There is no indication yet that these documents had top secret or equivalent classification. There are multiple levels of classification, and the full picture will be known since the administration has been cooperating with the DoJ.
  And you forgot option D) there is a process to be followed if documents are discovered, and it is being followed >
  
  Just another hilariously false equivalent we get to hear about for years, haha.
  For the record, the main issue with the Trump documents wasn't the POSESSION of them. It was the lying to the FBI over and over and obstructing the investigation. They had to RAID HIS HOUSE AND OFFICES to get the documents back. 
  But none of that matters, I guess. People wouldn't be conservative if they weren't already stupid. Going to be fun to hear about more Liberal Hypocrisy(tm). >
  
  Why can’t both instances of mishandling classified documents be looked at bad instead of everyone running to circle the wagons around their particular party? >
  
  Because they aren't the same actions by any objective standard. >
  
  One can be worse, while both still remain bad. >
  
  But if something is worse that's an important distinction >
  
  At least we agree that the actions of both men were poor. >
  
  I mean we agree classified documents were mishandled. In Biden's case they are still looking into the chain of custody. >
  
  Yes; & if it shows his actions brought them to an insecure location hopefully the justice departments brings the hammer down on both so such nonsense doesn’t happen in the future. Hopefully they weren’t shared with others either.