[Cboldt]

-- By the way -- in order for a threat to be "real" ..... doesn't there have to be a demonstrated means/capability on the part of a poster to carry out that threat? --

No. The linked piece talks about the Hal Lindsey (Hal somebody, anyway) case.

All a subpoena is, is a fishing expedition. The authorities claim they want to see the person making the threat, and AFTER that, they will make a determination whether or not the poster might be taken seriously.

[usconservative]

All a subpoena is, is a fishing expedition. The authorities claim they want to see the person making the threat, and AFTER that, they will make a determination whether or not the poster might be taken seriously.

That makes sense, thanks.