tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post8789417205888213182..comments2008-04-26T17:46:02.818-07:00Lew Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06422249750094117697noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-28071450349957425312008-04-26T17:46:00.000-07:002008-04-26T17:46:00.000-07:00

The problem with punishing the kid, is that he may really be innocent of breaking any law.It is one's right to have those views, and express them.There is more here than we know.If additional messages can be perceived as threats then they have a case.But based on what was posted, I don't see a violation of the law.I do wonder where the kid picked up these views.Parents? I don't know that for

Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02090970905053451038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-1645053232697216512008-04-25T18:58:00.000-07:002008-04-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

I don't know the family or political affiliation of the Dad, but this could end his political career, even though the son is solely responsible for his conduct.The City Council member it was directed at deserved much better.I'm curious how the first amendment defense will play out and if it could effect hate speech laws elsewhere.

Lew Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06422249750094117697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16945570.post-20902340062160451822008-04-25T10:34:00.000-07:002008-04-25T10:34:00.000-07:00

I am glad you posted this, Lew. This whack job kid needs to be punished in some way. Clearly this reflects badly on the dad. I'm very sorry that poor man was sent those racist emails. There's no excuse. Period.

Victoria Tafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15566635810544426855noreply@blogger.com