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		jgaa on Aug 9, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: NY State alleges ExxonMobil knew risks of climate ... It's probably a law issue. Is it illegal to lie and deceive to make money? No. Is it illegal to destroy the Earth's eco system? Only if it's intended as an act of terror. Is it illegal to mislead the share holders? Yes. So that's the crime they can prosecute.

nfoz on Aug 9, 2019 [–]

> Is it illegal to lie and deceive to make money? No.

What, really? Isn't that the definition of fraud?

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