[Labyrinthos]

Let's suppose hypothetically, that someone actually said what the Obama campaigner said she had said. And let's also assume, hypothetically, that a week later that person attempts to assassinate Obama and in the process, kills a secret service agent and a few bystanders. My point is that there are a lot of wacky people out there from both ends of the political spectrum, and the secret service has to take perceived threats seriously. Maybe 1 in a 1000 are real, but unless they investigate all, they may not be able to prevent any.

[little jeremiah]

You’re right, threats have to be taken seriously. BUT, the woman did not make any threats, the Obama camp lied, AND the Secret Service certainly weren’t very nice!