What does the 'maybe' add? The ability to backpedal? The ability for it to be a joke? Isn't the sentiment the same? i.e. There should be federal/national repercussion for their actions.
For example:
Kids that don't eat dinner shouldn't be given dessert.
VS
Maybe kids that don't eat dinner shouldn't be given dessert.
Either way the sentiment being expressed is the same. The later just lets someone get out of their statement by saying, "Well, I said maybe! Of course, give the kid dessert, don't be mean!"
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