Dylann Roof could not be charged as a terrorist. But DOJ is still charging people as terrorists for freeing minks.http://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/animal-rights-activists-accused-going-cross-country-spree …
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Why are you buying into the claim that Roof could not be charged as a terrorist? Seems discretionary on DOJ's part.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PogoWasRight
@PogoWasRight Given that he used a gun harder to do. They've only charged a few white people w/terrorism: only Hutarees didn't use bombs1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel I understand that it's harder to prove, but my point is that there's nothing in the law that would have prevented that charge.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel I thought PATRIOT Act amended statute to include domestic...? Am I forgetting/misunderstanding something?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@PogoWasRight It meets def of terror, but actual statutes tied to specific things like target (plane, govt bldg) or tech (bombs).
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