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Navigating Legal and Moral Complexities of Obstructing an Official Proceeding
The chapter delves into a Supreme Court case about a law preventing obstruction of an official proceeding, focusing on the January 6th defendants and the argument of whether the statute should apply to them. It explores conflicting viewpoints on accountability, personal responsibility, and decision-making in the context of protests and events like January 6th. The conversation also touches on recent arrests and a debate sparked by the cancellation of a valedictorian speech at USC, highlighting societal discomfort and fears in a complex legal and moral landscape.