[Spike Spiegel]

Only because they can't figure out how to get "Disrespect for your Master" into law yet.

[elkfersupper]

This is what is politely called "prosecutorial misadventure". Every government employee involved in this needs to be tarred and feathered.

I'm willing to bet this cost the taxpayers $250,000.

[agitator]

"Only because they can't figure out how to get "Disrespect for your Master" into law yet."

There are 500 laws on the books that start with "Obstructing..." that accomplish the same thing. They really wish they could be honest as you suggest :)