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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Hiawatha Pete
(1,924 posts)13. "Even if his actions had been found to be unlawful, it still isn't terrorism"
Last edited Sat Nov 20, 2021, 02:08 PM - Edit history (1)
However the statement by Mr Huber's parents seems to suggest the exact opposite:
"Today's verdict means there is no accountability for the person who murdered our son," Huber's parents said. "It sends the unacceptable message that armed civilians can show up in any town, incite violence, and then use the danger they have created to justify shooting people in the street."
Guess the only way to find out for sure whether or not Mr Rittenhouse' actions constituted terrorism would be to test it in court.
Maybe the families of the victims can set up a go-fund me (like the Rittenhouse supporters did) for their civil suit - whatever charges they decide to pursue.
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Maybe the families of the victims can set up a go-fund me (like the Rittenhouse supporters did)
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#16
I tend to agree with your assertion "More likely charge...is violation of civil rights..."
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#7
Political affiliation is possibly the basis for a charge of federal hate crime.
Scottie Mom
Nov 2021
#23
"Even if his actions had been found to be unlawful, it still isn't terrorism"
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#13
Rittehouse certainly knew about the illegally concealed glock when it was drawn on him
Devil Child
Nov 2021
#37
Rittenhouse didn't go to Kenosha with a list of "priors" for everyone demonstrating. He shot...
George II
Nov 2021
#30
Well here in Canada, the Proudboys are indeed a Federally-designated terrorist organization
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#31
And yet everyone (in both countries) has the right to free speech regardless of citizenship n/t
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#52
There is no way the shooter could have known about the (completely irrelevant)history of his victims
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#53
And I didn't know about the alleged history of Rittenhouse' victims either until this thread.
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#57
See above. There is no civil cause of action for terrorism, so it doesn't matter
Ocelot II
Nov 2021
#19
Sorry if I wasn't clear,yes state/federal terrorism charges are a separate issue from the civil suit
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#25
Because in Canada Proudboys are indeed a terrorist organization. Don't know what the US law is in
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#55
Nope. I'm not saying that at all and you don't get to put words in my mouth.
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#63
No,I'm saying a jury in state of WI already decided that murder charges do not apply in this case
Hiawatha Pete
Nov 2021
#67