The question here is not, did the young man do something very stupid. He did. Should he get his bell rung? Certainly. Should he be locked up (effectively) indefinitely and subtly pushed towards suicide? Absolutely not. This calculated inhumane treatment given the circumstances.
To repeat what I said in another post, this is designed to send a message. And not just to fools that make imprudent remarks. It is also a political message to potential dissidents.
The next step in the escalation will be seditious remarks against the *state*. Remember I told you this later on when it happens.
Right:
Here's the message : Threatening to kill Kindergarteners on Face-book is not cool now, no matter how much you hate whoever, the gubment, Obama.
This is simple and easy to remember. I can live by it.