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>> but the fact that it's easier to commit the offense shouldn't 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 wouldn't 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 different levels of culpability. congress will say, this is an offense, whatever it is, and the ...

Now committed. >> the fact that it's easier to commit the offense shouldn't 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 wouldn't 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 levels of culpability. congress will say this is an offense, whatever it is, and the maximum penalt...

Commit the offense shouldn't 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 wouldn't 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 say this is an offense, whatever it is, and the maximum penalty is x. and, in most cases, the range ...