October 29, 200817 yr This is just amazing to me. LEXINGTON, Ky. - Authorities at the University of Kentucky are trying to find out who hung an effigy of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on campus. http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=c4c1399a-fe3b-4002-bdd9-8291dfb54cd8
October 29, 200817 yr Lawyer Help? Is hanging in effigy a crime or free speech? I don't want opinion, just want to know the legal answer.
October 29, 200817 yr This is pathetic. How people can behave in this manner is beyond me. Hope these idiots get some time for this.
October 29, 200817 yr I hope they catch the idiots who did this. How embarrassing... I hope the idiots serve time... I personally think it was stupid and shouldn't have happened but what can be done to them? Did they break the law? Should the person who hung the Palin effigy out their window be charged with something?
October 29, 200817 yr Its definitely a hate crime... And we both know there is a huge difference between the two, but yes, both should be punished...
October 29, 200817 yr Author Lawyer Help? Is hanging in effigy a crime or free speech? I don't want opinion, just want to know the legal answer. Not sure of the answer, but I do know it's embarrassing for the State of Kentucky. At least that's how I feel.
October 29, 200817 yr I personally think it was stupid and shouldn't have happened but what can be done to them? Did they break the law? Should the person who hung the Palin effigy out their window be charged with something? I dont know if legally they can be, but I do think they should be punished as well. Its uncalled for, I dont care who is the one being displayed in the effigy. Just my opinion though.
October 29, 200817 yr I dont know if legally they can be, but I do think they should be punished as well. Its uncalled for, I dont care who is the one being displayed in the effigy. Just my opinion though. The least that will happen is expulsion from the school I believe, we all get emails from Dr. Todd, and he is definitely going to take action if the police don't...
October 29, 200817 yr Not sure of the answer, but I do know it's embarrassing for the State of Kentucky. At least that's how I feel. It is halloween isn't it?Thats what the people in California said and it is no problem with doing that to Sarah Palin.BHO is no different,can't have it both ways.:irked:
October 29, 200817 yr It is one thing to show support for who you are voting for, it is another to be involved in something like this. This is def. a hate crime. If people wanna show there support, there are always bumper stickers and lawn signs.
October 29, 200817 yr Its definitely a hate crime... And we both know there is a huge difference between the two, but yes, both should be punished... I disagree. 1. I disagree with the term hate crime. 2. What crime was committed?
October 29, 200817 yr Its definitely a hate crime... And we both know there is a huge difference between the two, but yes, both should be punished... Why is there a huge difference?If its not a hate crime in California then why is this one a hate crime?
October 29, 200817 yr The least that will happen is expulsion from the school I believe, we all get emails from Dr. Todd, and he is definitely going to take action if the police don't... I do agree with this.
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.