[MegaSilver]

No, your friend did not do the right thing. Tell him to call Secret Service and alert them to this. It's nothing to toy around with, and the person who did needs to learn a lesson. Tell him that if he doesn't call, you will.

[archy]

I can understand your friend's reluctance. But you have no idea as to the past history of the guy making the threat's past history of criminal behaviour or mental stability, and neither does your friend. Give the feds, in this case the Secret Service, a call and let them make the determination- if they think the guy's background holds problems that require further investigation, let them have at it.

But in this case, give them the call.

I'm not certain which USSS field office is closest to you, but here's the list.

Remember, the guy who said that is not only a threat to the president. He's a threat to Homeland Security as well.

US Secret Service Field offices, Florida:

JACKSONVILLE 904-296-0133

MIAMI 305-863-5000

ORLANDO 407-648-6333

TALLAHASSEE 850-942-9523

TAMPA 813-228-2636

WEST PALM BEACH 561-659-0184

[Blood of Tyrants]

Turn him in to the SS and let them determine what is going on instead of second guessing. If is just your average Bush hater running his mouth, they will probably let it pass with a strong warning. If he is serious, do you want to be responsible for not stopping it when you had the chance?

[elli1]

The guy is in the same geographical area as the president will be, made the statement at least twice & made other negative statements regarding the president's policies. This isn't even a close call. Definitely call the Secret Service.

[Ragirl]

Your friend should have turned the guy into the authorities and let THEM sort out what is joking around and what might be a serious threat. It's still not too late to do that.

[Jeff Head]

Having just read this...I would say that you didn't do enough. Call the U.S. Secret Service and tell them the whole story. They are the professionals and are tasked with protecting the President.

Here on FR a few years ago Freeper, GrassonTop, made an off hand comment about President Clinton and the Secret Service was on it quickly. In fact, it was amazing. Either Echelon was real and up and functioning, or they had agents watching FR. I don't know which.

ANyhow, GrassonTop posted a thread called "When the Secret Service comes a knock, knock knockin" as I recall, or something like it. They interviewed him and basically told him to not make such comments because they are all taken seriously and that he should know better.

So...same applies here. Let these dedicated prfessionals do their duty.