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by baddox 4920 days ago
The anecdote relies on it being possible or such a situation to occur.
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pi18n 4920 days ago
Perhaps that particular situation cannot occur, but similar situations can and do occur.

The point of the anecdote is that it is possible to commit a very serious crime without any mens rea or even realization.

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pretoriusB 4920 days ago
Yes, but not that one PARTICULAR situation. Come on people, don't respond like robots.
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