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Mengapa Presiden AS Seterusnya Perlu Mengampuni Bitcoin Perintis Ross Ulbricht
The story of Ross Ulbricht is one that has captivated the Bitcoin community for years – a brilliant young mind, an entrepreneur with a passion for free markets, and the creator of the Silk Road, an anonymous e-commerce platform that operated on the fringes of the internet, has now been officially behind bars for 10 years.
To many, it's a miscarriage of justice. Proof that our justice system was caught up in a sensational story. It sought to punish, not find the truth.
Still, Ross Ulbricht's journey from an idealistic 26-year-old to a prisoner serving a double life sentence without parole, plus 40 years, is a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding issues of internet freedom, privacy, and drug policy.
Kisahnya telah mencetuskan perdebatan sengit tentang keadilan hukumannya dan keperluan untuk campur tangan presiden.
Ketika Amerika Syarikat bersiap sedia untuk era presiden baharu, persoalan timbul: Adakah presiden AS seterusnya akan memberikan pengampunan kepada Ross Ulbricht?
Already, there are positive signs. Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to consider the case if elected, though he has stopped short of pledging a pardon. Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican, has posed for photos with a fan wearing a "Free Ross" t-shirt. Both accept Bitcoin donations for their campaign.
Further, in 2020, former President Donald Trump, who is seeking to run for reelection, was considering a pardon for Ulbricht, though it appears at last minute, he decided not to go through with the decision.
The Silk Road, often referred to as the "eBay of drugs," was a platform where consenting users could buy and sell a variety of items, including drugs, as long as no third party was harmed. While legal items were also available, the platform gained notoriety for facilitating illicit transactions, primarily small amounts of marijuana.
Ross Ulbricht tidak pernah didakwa kerana menyebabkan kecederaan atau kecederaan badan, dan tiada mangsa khusus dinamakan semasa perbicaraannya. Sebaliknya, dia disabitkan bersalah kerana mencipta dan mengendalikan platform itu, tidak seperti Amazon atau eBay, menjadikannya salah seorang daripada beberapa pesalah kali pertama yang dijatuhkan hukuman penjara seumur hidup tanpa parol kerana jenayah tanpa kekerasan.
The injustice in Ulbricht's case becomes evident when compared to other Silk Road-related sentences. The average prison term for all other defendants connected to the case, including actual drug sellers and those who helped run the platform, is just six years. Most of these individuals are already free today, whereas Ross Ulbricht is condemned to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Furthermore, the media coverage surrounding Ross Ulbricht's case has often been sensationalized and inaccurate. False, uncharged allegations were introduced during his sentencing, further damaging his reputation.
Ross sendiri telah menyatakan penyesalan yang mendalam atas tindakannya, menyatakan bahawa mencipta Jalan Sutera adalah satu kesilapan yang amat dikesalinya. Dia menegaskan bahawa dia tidak pernah berniat untuk membahayakan dan telah mempelajari harga yang mahal untuk melanggar undang-undang.
Ibunya, yang tanpa jemu memperjuangkan perjuangannya, Lyn Ulbricht, membuktikan tingkah laku teladannya di penjara, di mana dia telah memberi tunjuk ajar, memimpin kelas, dan membimbing rakan-rakan banduan tanpa sekatan disiplin.
Lebih 300 individu yang mengenali Ross secara peribadi telah menulis testimoni yang membuktikan wataknya yang cemerlang dan bagaimana dia telah memberi kesan positif kepada kehidupan mereka. Dia digambarkan sebagai penyayang, baik, dan pemurah.
The petition for Ross Ulbricht's clemency, started by FreeRoss.org, has garnered significant support. Over 250 organizations, prominent individuals, and leaders have voiced their belief in the injustice of his sentence. They argue that Ross deserves a second chance to reintegrate into society and start a family. Many Bitcoin Magazine readers agree.
However, despite a groundswell of support and a growing consensus that Ross's sentence is unjust, he remains behind bars.
The next US president will face many critical decisions. We hope they will consider sending a message that entrepreneurship, especially done with new technologies like Bitcoin in the spirit of freedom, will be positively encouraged.
Sumber asal: Bitcoin Magazine