Threatening troops may become a felony in SC

[unhappycamper]

Threatening troops may become a felony in SC
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Jan 4, 2010 6:10:18 EST

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A South Carolina lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would make it a felony to threaten violence against military members or their families because they are serving their country.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reports the proposal would make the threats a felony with up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Rep. Chip Limehouse says he came up with the bill after authorities accused an Army major and psychiatrist of killing 13 people and injuring 30 at Fort Hood in Texas in November.

The Charleston Republican says he wants to create another layer of protection for American soldiers and their families, who should never feel threatened on this country's soil because of their service.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/01/ap_threats_military_south_carolina_010310/



unhappycamper comment: Brought to you by the same folks who elected Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham. Nuff said.

[DrDan]

1. why not just make it a felony to threaten violence against anyone?

and I wonder how far "family" goes - cousins? 2nd-cousins? Are pets considered part of a family?

[LiberalFighter]

2. I don't follow this...

The guy is upset because authorities were accusing a military person that committed the crime? Or because the major killed and injured people on the base?

Either way they are all under military jurisdiction and civilian authorities don't have a say.