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In reply to the discussion: Guess what I did today! I called the FBI! [View all]
Bernardo de La Paz
(60,320 posts)26. Generally, yes, I think
Kidnapping is a serious crime.
https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-charges/threatening-the-president-or-other-government-officials.html
On March 21, 2010, a young man in Arlington, Texas posted a rant threatening the life of President Barack Obama on the popular online classifieds site Craigslist. The post, which expressed anger over passage of the Affordable Care Act, stated the following: "It is time for Obama to die. I am dedicating my life to the death of Obama and every employee of the federal government." The Secret Service tracked the incendiary comments to Brian Dean Miller, who was living with his mother at the time, and arrested him for the crime of threatening the President.
As with most other constitutionally guaranteed liberties, the First Amendment right to free speech has its limits. Miller, whose speech most certainly crossed the line, pleaded guilty in a Dallas federal court and was sentenced to 27 months in prison without parole.
As with most other constitutionally guaranteed liberties, the First Amendment right to free speech has its limits. Miller, whose speech most certainly crossed the line, pleaded guilty in a Dallas federal court and was sentenced to 27 months in prison without parole.
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I'd say you did the right thing, my dear WillParkinson. These guys are dangerous.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 2023
#3
Absolutely. That's Pete Santilli - who has a history of seditious incitement to violence.
peppertree
Jun 2023
#33
Hell - Repugs constantly accuse Democrats of incitement, and actual violence, with ZERO proof
peppertree
Jun 2023
#50
Cowards being a mic and screen, trying inspire listeners to do thier killing for them.
canuckledragger
Jun 2023
#15
The loudmouth's Pete Santilli - who has a history of seditious incitement to violence
peppertree
Jun 2023
#34
I now live in Europe. I think Germany got it right at the end of World War 2.
GoneOffShore
Jun 2023
#65
So, publicly calling for the execution of minority groups is okay. Got it.
GoneOffShore
Jun 2023
#69
Inciting hatred incites violence. See Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, 1930's Germany, et al.
GoneOffShore
Jun 2023
#80
Thosw guys need to be zip-tied, thrown in the back of a pickup and tossed in jail.. nt
TeamProg
Jun 2023
#25
Gotta do it. They can't be everywhere and tips are hopefully tracked and put on radar.
Evolve Dammit
Jun 2023
#27
Since it was bad enough for you to call, I will not even click on the link. Thank
niyad
Jun 2023
#29
Sad, insecure white males trying desperately to compensate for their massive shortcomings
Sky Jewels
Jun 2023
#35