Threatening YouTube Video Lands Man In Prison 243
wiredmikey writes "Norman LeBoon of Philadelphia was sentenced to 24 months in prison for his production and transmission of a YouTube video over the Internet last March containing a threat to injure and kill a United States Congressman. Following his arrest, LeBoon told federal agents that Eric Cantor is 'pure evil'; 'will be dead'; and that 'Cantor's family is suffering because of his father's wrath.'"
Re:meanwhile.... (Score:5, Funny)
As others have suggested, the difference is that unlike the GOP, the Democratic party doesn't encourage, endorse or suggest violence as a means of solving the political problems int he US. Or have you forgotten about that? The various incidents were pretty well covered by the media.
Anagram #2 (Score:4, Funny)
Mr. Non-Boolean
Re:Wow (Score:5, Funny)
That was my thought. Cantor is evil, but that's no reason to threaten him. As rewarding as it would be, you can't just string up politicians for being evil.
I don't recall reading anything in the constitution that forbids "stringing up politicians" so isn't it then left up to the states? Also I don't recall reading any law forbidding it in my state nor local governments so doesn't that mean it's left up for us to decide? :-)
Re:BULLSHIT ALERT ! (Score:0, Funny)
"Maybe you ended up in jail because you come off as batshit insane and the slightest comment apparently sets you off..."
Obviously you feel some sort of discomfort as a result of my distaste for idiots
who spew misinformation. Perhaps that's because you see them as kindred spirits,
and it's easy to see why you might.