The Manhattan district attorney has brought a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing a health insurance executive, classifying the crime not just as a murder but also as an attack on democracy. Prosecutors’ decision to characterize the killing as a political act will test the law.
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“Routh’s charge of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate carries a potential life sentence in the event of a conviction. Other charges include assaulting a fed officer & three firearms counts”
If he thinks CEOs are representative of our democracy, he’s part of the problem.
Like how D.A.R.E. scared everybody into not doing drugs and made people feel safe in the streets again.
That's why crime isn't a political issue anymore. In every election. And nobody does drugs.
This case is a bullshit dog-and-pony show. We all know it.
“terrorism” definition includes subverting will of voters by either frightening them from exercising their franchise or removing elected officials.
this is saying CEOs ARE government, so, honest.
Does they person encouraging terrorism bear no responsibility?
Seems like we have two different systems of justice in this nation.
I do not agree with the terroism charge. It is murder.
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I think you mean an attack on Capitalism.
"The business of America is the welfare of its people," he didn't say.
When a single person chooses to fight back against a flawed and cruel system that murders its own in the name of profit, it’s terrorism.
Got it.
Murder is wrong, full stop. But how is corporate management of healthcare a component of democracy?
The fraught “threat to democracy” narrative only gives the impression that corporate leaders are somehow essential to the nation in a way the rest of us aren’t.
I mean, yeah, we all know the answer. She was a poor. As we’re all the kids slaughtered in schools. I’d just like to hear it from the prosecutor.
Pretty much means nothing other than “violence by entity we don’t like against entity we do”
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Democrats, Republicans. At the end of the day they fear people standing up. People they failed to represent
Kill a rich: "it is a attack on democracy!"
little kids and they are not charged with terrorism. But kill a CEO, and it’s terrorism.
However, I do agree that it should be used in more cases than it is.
But go on...tell me more about he was the good guy.
He provided justice to Brian's victims. Or do you think that profiting off of human suffering, death and illness is a good thing?
We are upset at the clear division in justice.
Luigi shot one guy, no bystanders were harmed. They perp walked him with 50 heavily armed cops, and charge him with terrorism. Vs Roof: the cops bought him burgers, no terrorism.
Is something the jury can throw out - they’re hoping that will be enough
How many more will it take for some common sense gun control?
Not advocating, just asking questions. I don’t want any more, no matter the group.
Got it.
Shoot a drug dealer...the DA doesn't care. Shoot a wealthy CEO...they are all over you with terrorism and the death penalty.
*Exceptions include POC or religious minorities or women who are also sacrifices.
the fact that CEOs make money denying healthcare is the real attack on democracy
capitalism is nothing but a neverending attack on democracy
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Where's the thinkpiece on that, you fucking nerds?
Let me tell y’all about this “tourist visit” that happened at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Now, THAT was wild!
Article 490.05:
(ii) influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or
coercion;
It’s a bold strategy, Cotton.
The law isn't that complicated...but emotions cloud most peoples judgement.