[ex-Texan]

I believe this young man did something good for the U.S., out of a real concern for public safety. He did not have any evil or criminal intentions. He did not even try to hide his identity. But his methods were wrong. This is a sad case, really.

And ambrose is right. This young man would not last in prison.

In the law, there is a doctrine known as "Mens Rea." The idea is that some "criminal intention" must be found in an act for the act to be considered criminal conduct. The doctrine has a long history in the English common law. But now we have strict liability statutes and you may violate a statute even though you have no actual criminal intent. Federal law is all strict liability and if you step over the line you will reap a very hard penalty.

The prosecution of this young man is all about protecting and saving the airlines. 'Nuff said about that issue.

Hope the Feds decide to give him a break. Otherwise he will spend very hard time in prison.

[gunnedah]

Yes, we pardon real criminals and put those in jail who are harmless. The Criminal Just-Us System. What a damn laugh.

[anka]

but if we actually have to find out the real cause of the problem instead of scapegoating someone who is pointing out the flaws, well then, the terrorists have won!


/sarcasm

[laredo44]

In the law, there is a doctrine known as "Mens Rea."

Thanks for the explanation, but do you not, like, think we didn't see, like, "Legally Blond?" ;)