Quote from Spydertrader:
I'm having some difficulty keeping score on this one, so let me see if I have this straight ....
Burning an American Flag by a nutcase American Citizen = protected self expression and 'accepted' form of protest.
Several Nutcase American Citizens tauting grieving family members as they bury their son and fallen U.S. Soldier = legally protected self expression and 'accepted' form of protest.
Thousands of Nutcase (or Normal) American Citizens protesting the construction of a Mosque at Ground Zero = bunch of racists. Also, 'Government' should not 'get involved' as 'Freedom of Religion' issues rule the day. "Constitution quite clear on this" often heard sound bite.
A single Nutcase American Citizen threatens to burn a book (but does not actually burn anything) = Hate Crime - warrenting a visit from FBI.
Wiki-leaks posting U.S. Military Documents on their web site = AOK, but with some possible National Security issues for the U.S.A. moving forward.
A Nutcase American Citizen wants to burn a book in Florida = monumental threat to the country and U.S. Soldiers around the world.
Really, folks?
- Spydertrader