Bill outlawing violent symbols missing a few things

American Thinker ^ | January 11, 2011 | Keith Riler

[Hotlanta Mike]

Predictably, liberal politicians and the media overlooked personal responsibility in the case of Jared Loughner, the Arizona shooter. Likewise, that the ne'er-do-well was a pot smoker, a Karl Marx fan and anti-God (any one of which would get member fees waived at the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Foundation or Southern Poverty Law Center), all seem to have escaped the media's notice in the rush to blame responsible religious capitalists of the tea-party sort.

As many have observed, the instantaneous and disgusting use of real tragedy and death for utilitarian political gain was disappointing. Rep. Robert Brady's proposed legislation outlawing critical speech is more such exploitation. To address the "vitriol," Rep. Brady plans to make it a crime to speak in a way that could incite violence against federal officials or congressmen:

[Hotlanta Mike]

"The additions achieve an all-inclusiveness that Rep. Brady's original proposal was missing. No politician who supports Rep. Brady's original concept should oppose the improvements, unless that politician favors citizen-targeted violence."

[massgopguy]

What about the “Tomahawk Chop”?

[MrB]

How anyone can think this isn’t a violation of the first amendment is beyond rational comprehension.

Of course, “rational” does not describe leftists.

[11th_VA]

From the coupon shopper:

[WOBBLY BOB]

the baseball one or the pro wrestling one? I would add "The Claw"

[Hotlanta Mike]

From Hillbuzz=>Drudge Report yanked this story from the Memory Hole…where Leftists in California put up a “Halloween display” depicting Governor Sarah Palin hanging from a roof, execution style, her hands tied behind her back.

[circlecity]

"How anyone can think this isn’t a violation of the first amendment is beyond rational comprehension."

That's what I've been thinking. I don't think the people supporting the idea think it's doable or even want it. They just want to exploit the tragedy to get their name in the paper.

[The Comedian]

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[11th_VA]

[Uncle Miltie]

How about this one?

[Marty62]

I suggest the vitriol against the Big Mac should be on the list of targeted hate-speech. (I LUV Big Macs)
And then there is the envirowhackos and their incitement of attacks on Hum-v’s, SUV’s.

Not to mention the PETA vitriol against KFC etc. The violence they incite by CRAZIES throwing paint on women wearing Fur Coats.

The list is endless.

[Uncle Miltie]

The most deadly in all of history:

[11th_VA]

[Uncle Miltie]

Who would condone this animal's violent kicking? It could kill someone!

[11th_VA]

[Dilbert San Diego]

If I recall correctly, the Palin hanging was done as a Halloween decoration. The residents of the house were two homosexual men, so that right there makes it ok. (sarcasm)

[11th_VA]

[dog breath]

Eventually the word “freedom” as a title of a group or slogan could conceivably be outlawed as antisocial. All words, all symbols can be declared illegal if they disturb those in power.

[Gaffer]

It they succeed in planting the seed for this, the Christian Cross, Sign of the Fish, the Jewish Star, etc. will be next. If you want to see what will eventually happen, google Krstalnacht, book burning, etc....

[11th_VA]