Junkie Concession Speech-- Again

[Badger]

While I at times disagree with your overly rigid interpretation of the constitution, you can expect a preference from me. You have a brilliant legal mind, and besides we need more prosecutors in Atlasia!

[Badger]

Congrats on your victory.

[Badger]

Much props, man. I hope--and believe--you'll be in the Senate someday sooner rather than later.

[Badger]

As you are are the sole voice of moderation and reason in the regional Assembly, I refuse to allow support your abandoning such a crucial job. Now get back to work!

[Badger]

I just wanted to take some time to address the recent "Reality or Nothing" bill passed by the Senate.  What happened was a tragedy.  No one in their right mind would condone the killing of innocent people, no matter the cause or beliefs behind it.  Terrorism is a criminal act, pure and simple.

That being said, I find the recent actions of the Senate a little troubling.  In the first part, the bill labels the group a "terrorist group."  The second part authorizes the government to use "whatever reasonable and lawful means they can to stop Reality or Nothing from committing any further acts of terrorism."

Exactly what does this mean? I assume this is meant to tell the government to investigate the group and try to prevent future acts of terror.  Unless I am mistaken as to Atlasian law, the government already has that power.  Blowing up buildings and killing people is against the law.  Law Enforcement is empowered to investigate crimes and arrest those that committed those crimes.  So, best case scenario, this law tells police and federal authorities to do what they should already be doing.

What troubles me is the precedent.  This statute could lead to "labeling" of organizations and the people that are members.  Members of Reality or Nothing piss me off, but unless they commit crimes, assist those who commit crimes, or solicit others to commit those crimes, what have they done wrong other than be A**holes?

I have been prosecuting violent street gangs for the last five years.  Wisconsin currently does not have a statute that outlaws gangs or gang membership.  Unlike many of coworkers, I think that is for the best.  I hate gangs, but simply being in one should not be a crime, commiting a crime is.

I just get scared when governments start labeling organizations and criminalizing what is either "motive" or "association."

Thak You.

I thought it interesting the bill passed without any query as to what evidence, if any, was then available showing RON was actually responsible....

[Badger]

I just wanted to take some time to address the recent "Reality or Nothing" bill passed by the Senate.  What happened was a tragedy.  No one in their right mind would condone the killing of innocent people, no matter the cause or beliefs behind it.  Terrorism is a criminal act, pure and simple.

That being said, I find the recent actions of the Senate a little troubling.  In the first part, the bill labels the group a "terrorist group."  The second part authorizes the government to use "whatever reasonable and lawful means they can to stop Reality or Nothing from committing any further acts of terrorism."

Exactly what does this mean? I assume this is meant to tell the government to investigate the group and try to prevent future acts of terror.  Unless I am mistaken as to Atlasian law, the government already has that power.  Blowing up buildings and killing people is against the law.  Law Enforcement is empowered to investigate crimes and arrest those that committed those crimes.  So, best case scenario, this law tells police and federal authorities to do what they should already be doing.

What troubles me is the precedent.  This statute could lead to "labeling" of organizations and the people that are members.  Members of Reality or Nothing piss me off, but unless they commit crimes, assist those who commit crimes, or solicit others to commit those crimes, what have they done wrong other than be A**holes?

I have been prosecuting violent street gangs for the last five years.  Wisconsin currently does not have a statute that outlaws gangs or gang membership.  Unlike many of coworkers, I think that is for the best.  I hate gangs, but simply being in one should not be a crime, commiting a crime is.

I just get scared when governments start labeling organizations and criminalizing what is either "motive" or "association."

Thak You.

I thought it interesting the bill passed without any query as to what evidence, if any, was then available showing RON was actually responsible....

If I recall correctly they claimed responsibility correct?

An unidentified caller before and after the bombing did. That's all.

Since then, charged bombing suspect Colin Hart Nickell has allegedly admitted association with RON.

[Badger]

Best luck in future adventures, dude.

  Ditto