a girl got arrested for a anti-bush message on myspace.com. i dont think that is right
2006-10-25 12:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
That's their job. If you don't want them knocking on your door, don't pose a credible threat.
2006-10-25 12:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by calliope320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal to threaten the president, no matter who you are. Investigating these threats and determining whether they are serious or not is the Secret Service's job. 4 Presidents have been assassinated. 15 others had assassination attempts against them. 19 out of 43, that's nearly half including EVERY President since Nixon. That track record alone makes it necessary to go after any and all threats.
What it basically comes down to is that no, the 1st Amendment does NOT give you the right to threaten someone's life.
2006-10-25 12:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Athos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though we have free speech, a threat against the country (includung the prez) is not taken lightly. If you dont agree, go to CNN or Foxnews. I am sure that they would be very interested in running a segment on this.
2006-10-25 12:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was right because she threatened the President of the USA! This is illegal in the USA!
Anytime anyone makes these kind of threats I report them to the FBI!
http://www.fbi.gov
2006-10-25 12:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋