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mk  ·  4174 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What's The Line Between Ill Wishes And Threats?

Unfortunately, this is one of those places where a clear line probably cannot be defined. I think the majority opinion is convincing. Reading his words, it's pretty clear that he wanted someone to kill those judges, and was inciting someone to do it. Unfortunately, with laws like this, in the wrong circumstances saying "I wish [official] was dead", might be enough for a judge.