[Kirkwood]

When was the last time you said you were going to kill someone over unpainted walls and fluorescent lights? this sounds seriously abnormal to me. It would be one thing if he said it jokingly, but this was not the case. If you’re going to act crazy and violent, then it should be no surprise when others treat you as if you are crazy and violent.

[goodwithagun]

This is creepy, considering what I have read about the Virginia Tech shooter. He scared his classmates with things that he said. Apparently it was so bad that students did not want to attend classes with him. Some (liberal) professors gave him A’s to get him out of their hair. I guess kicking him out was not sensitive.

[BearCub]

When was the last time you said you were going to kill someone over unpainted walls and fluorescent lights? this sounds seriously abnormal to me. It would be one thing if he said it jokingly, but this was not the case. If you’re going to act crazy and violent, then it should be no surprise when others treat you as if you are crazy and violent.

If you read what he said, it will be clear that he did NOT say he was going to kill anyone. You are putting words in his mouth and the distinction is critical.

A threat is saying you are going to do something. He never made a threat.

Also... If you read the kid's history - he makes a game out of jerking people's chains. He's just having fun with a bunch of wusses.

[calex59]

One: I said I was going to wait until I heard the whole story. two: I still haven't read all that he has had to say or the context in which he said it. three: It is wrong to arrest anyone over their speech unless you can positively prove they mean what they say, such as muslims and their maniacal ranting. If this guy is serious and means what he says, fine, he needs to be put away for observation, until they can prove he means it, they need to NOT be arresting the guy.

This is a slippery slope to climb on, arresting people for what they say. It can be used against anyone once you start.