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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Hiawatha Pete
(1,924 posts)I'm saying that maybe to prevent escalation of r/w violence & intimidation gov't should seek the strongest possible charge that may be applicable.
And according to your own US state law, murder is not one of them.
Lets suppose you're right & terrorism charges should not apply in this case.
So what does that leave as a deterrence against future violence? Civil suit? Maybe no more laws that permit open carry?
Regardless, I have no desire to spend my tourist dollars in country whose legal system says it's ok for anyone to act as judge, jury & executioner on a whim. My money, my choice.
And btw most Canadians are happy that we do not have open-carry nonsense.
And yes the majority of Canadians are also happy that groups engaging in violence & intimidation like the PB's are listed as terrorist organizations: https://www.npr.org/2021/05/02/992846086/proud-boys-named-terrorist-entity-in-canada
In the meantime, the rest of the industrialized world wishes you good luck.