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>> but the fact that its easier to commit the offense shouldnt diminish the severity of the punishment, should it? i mean, any more than the more widespread availability of certain drugs, the more widespread availability of certain weapons might -- surely you wouldnt argue for a lower sentence when certain things become easier in other criminal contexts, so why is this one different? >> well, the sentencing enhancements that are in the guidelines are designed to help courts differentiate between...

Now committed. >> the fact that its easier to commit the offense shouldnt diminish the severity of the punishment, should it, anymore than the widespread availability of certain drugs, the more widespread availability of certain weapons might, surely wouldnt argue for a lower sentence when certain things become easier in other criminal context. why is this one different? >> well, the sentencing enhancements that are in the guidelines are designed to help courts differentiate between different le...

Commit the offense shouldnt diminish the severity of the punishment, should it, any more than the more widespread availability of certain drugs, the more widespread availability of certain weapons? surely you wouldnt argue for a lower sentence when certain things become easier in other criminal context, so why is this one different? >> well -- the sentencing enhancements that are in the guidelines are designed to help courts differentiate between different levels of culpability. congress will sa...