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Prečo budúci americký prezident potrebuje milosť Bitcoin Priekopník 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.
Jeho príbeh vyvolal vášnivú diskusiu o spravodlivosti jeho trestu a potrebe prezidentského zásahu.
Keď sa Spojené štáty pripravujú na novú prezidentskú éru, vynára sa otázka: Udelí budúci americký prezident konečne milosť Rossovi Ulbrichtovi?
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 nebol nikdy obvinený z ublíženia na zdraví alebo ublíženia na zdraví a v jeho procese nebola menovaná žiadna konkrétna obeť. Namiesto toho bol odsúdený za vytvorenie a prevádzkovanie platformy nie nepodobnej Amazonu alebo eBay, čím sa stal jedným z mála prvovinníkov odsúdených na doživotie bez podmienečného prepustenia za nenásilný zločin.
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.
Sám Ross vyjadril hlbokú ľútosť nad svojimi činmi a uviedol, že vytvorenie Hodvábnej cesty bola hrozná chyba, ktorú hlboko ľutuje. Tvrdí, že nikdy nemal v úmysle ublížiť a naučil sa ťažkú cenu porušenia zákona.
Jeho matka, Lyn Ulbricht, ktorá neúnavne presadzuje jeho vec, dosvedčuje jeho príkladné správanie vo väzení, kde doučoval, viedol hodiny a mentoroval spoluväzňov bez jediného disciplinárneho postihu.
Viac ako 300 jednotlivcov, ktorí Rossa osobne poznajú, napísalo svedectvá potvrdzujúce jeho vynikajúcu povahu a to, ako pozitívne ovplyvnil ich životy. Je opísaný ako súcitný, láskavý a veľkorysý.
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.
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