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		nagrom on Aug 3, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: F.B.I., Challenging Use of Seal, Gets Back a Prime... I'm not sure why you are surprised. Huge parts of the study of Law is the study of oratory, and that's to what Godwin's Lax refers. Given that the internet must be amongst the most interesting places for a lawyer to be involved, I'm actually surprised that more lawyers aren't more heavily involved in the subculture.

Vivtek on Aug 3, 2010 [–]

No, no, it's just the incredibly delightful fact that Godwin's Law was drafted by a real live lawyer.

neilk on Aug 3, 2010 | [–]

It's not like there are penalties for breaking it. Actually, only benefits.

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