OK, the guy is obviously a nutter if he is calling himself a "prophet", but still not reason to imprison him because of a comment. He could even say, "I'm going to shoot that Bastard Bush" and I would say he was within his rights up to the point of
actual criminal action like actually going after the Pres or sending a letter saying as much to the White House. I know this is a very grey area of law, but there HAS been precedence already. I'm no lawyer, but as I understand it, the crime is the intent of ACTION, not general babble public statements. Where does intent become a criminal reality and whose interpretation do we base it on? Just because I say I'm going to do something, doesn't mean I actually do it, which is why I believe it is not a crime to say somebody should die. If I say to somebody, "You asshole, I wish you would die!" will that get me thrown in jail? Now saying, "I'm gonna kill you asshole" could be harrassment, but not intent to KILL unless I actually do something. You probably will be questioned about it, true. People say that everyday to people they hate and get away with it. Now say that about the President of the US and the rules seem to change. That's why I think this whole situation is screwed up.
RE:[Bush] "I declare war"
Can you please show me where that was found?
Actually, I read that elsewhere as well a few weeks ago in a live journal, only worded slightly differently, so I can believe it. Either it is an elaborate hoax, or he actually said it if within two weeks I read essentially the same thing in two totally different corners of the web. Hmm...I'd like a source too, but for right now I believe it. I know you can't believe everything you read, especially on the web, but it's a pretty interesting coincidence for me though...
BTW, I really like the thoughtful responses in this thread.