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		sliverstorm on Dec 17, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Telegram gains 1M users after Whatsapp ban in America, criminals have rights, including the right to privacy. Convicted criminals and convicted felons do not It sounds like you are rather pedantically making a distinction between criminals and convicted criminals.

bmelton on Dec 17, 2015 | [–]

Indeed. It is the very crux of my post. I view the distinction as worthwhile. In fact, I should probably have gone further and drawn distinction between convicted criminals and convicted criminals who are currently serving time.

bmm6o on Dec 18, 2015 | [–]

You know what you call someone who hasn't been proven guilty? Innocent.

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