If you think bombing a military recruitment center is a simple act of political dissent and disobedience, I am glad you only have eight percent of your term left to go.
From Wikipedia:
The United States has defined terrorism under the Federal Criminal Code. Chapter 113B of Part I of Title 18 of the United States Code defines terrorism and lists the crimes associated with terrorism.[14] In Section 2331 of Chapter 113b, terrorism is defined as:
…activities that involve violent… or life-threatening acts… that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State and… appear to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and… (C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States… [or]… (C) occur primarily outside the territorial jurisdiction of the United States…"
This activity:
- Was violent
- Was a violation of the criminal laws
- Appeared to be intended to at least achieve (i) and (ii)
- Occured within US territory
So, there.
3 comments:
It's terrorism in my book. As far as I'm concerned, the ricin incident was a work of terrorism of some sort in the making.
The government is getting on my nerves. Big time.
Agreed. It is a textbook case of terrorism, perpetuated against our country, and more importantly, on the grounds of a recruiting center.
RT - It is also getting worse, as these people sniff political power on the horizon.
Wyatt - Textbook and Lawbook. But given our government's track record on law enforcement (i.e. cue Mexican border) I suspect some liberal judge will chalk it up to free speech.
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