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Re: Teen Justin Carter Jailed In Texas After Making Sarcastic Threat In Facebook Comm
I agree that is was probably just sarcasm. He wanted a reaction and, boy, did he get one.
Yeah, he probably shouldn't be in jail but I have no problem with authorities looking into the potential threat. I imagine the thinking right now is to take all such threats seriously, at least, initially.
I can agree in today's world it was not the best time to post such comments on facebook.
However, since the lol, etc was added at the end and taking the post in context, is was sarcasim.
It is a shame the US has evolved to the point it is in. A few bad apples makes everyone a suspect.
I for one am tired of the political correctness and having to watch what you say because you may offend someone, or what you say is taken as a literal threat.
LE should have talked to the teens and parents. End of case.
Yep, we are also a country of its always someone elses fault.
I agree that is was probably just sarcasm. He wanted a reaction and, boy, did he get one.
Exactly. There have been cases where people have made threats online and carried out those threats, but they were initially ignored because people assumed they were joking or being sarcastic and they didn't want to "take it too seriously". The guy probably should not have been arrested, but taking his comment seriously and investigating it is not out of line.
Yeah, he probably shouldn't be in jail but I have no problem with authorities looking into the potential threat. I imagine the thinking right now is to take all such threats seriously, at least, initially.