Linking Dangerously

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Posted by michael on Tuesday August 5, 2003 @08:00AM from the linking-la-vida-loca dept.

indole writes "Some /.'ers might remember the story of Sherman Austin, a Californina native who created the "anarchy" website raisethefist.com. Besides posting links to bomb-making instructions, the site caught the ire of the FBI for advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government. Well, approximately 18 months later Sherman Austin, now age 20, has been sentenced to 1 year in federal prison. According to Austin, 'he took a plea bargain because he feared his case was eligible for a terrorism enhancement, which could have added 20 years to his sentence.' Doubleplusungood."

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IN SOVIET RUSSIA..... by tarquin_fim_bim · 2003-08-05 08:02 · Score: 2, Funny

"(5) he cannot associate with any person or group that seeks to change the government in any way (be that environmental, social justice, political, economic, etc.)"

GOVERNMENT CHANGES.....
Oh no, sorry it's California.
1. Re:IN SOVIET RUSSIA..... by jokell82 · 2003-08-05 08:51 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  I think Jimmy from cell block D wants to show him his 'Oh' face.
  
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  I dunno who it is
  but it prolly is fhqwhgads.
Well duh. by desenz · 2003-08-05 08:02 · Score: 5, Funny

I thought it was common knowledge that you don't disagree with the government.
If the FBI is reading this... by teamhasnoi · 2003-08-05 08:03 · Score: 4, Funny

I believe a man named Darl McBride is the man behind this terrorist.
You should probably go and shoot him in the head. Quickly!
you think that's linking dangerously? by Savatte · 2003-08-05 08:04 · Score: 5, Funny

I once updated my web page while driving drunk and blindfolded accross landmines, all the while eating food from arby's.
Well, that's just great! by The+Other+Nate · 2003-08-05 08:05 · Score: 2, Funny

Linking dangerously, huh?
Slashdot links to webpage in question...
We read the article, now we're all terrorists!

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The Other Nate
Seriously! by JWyner · 2003-08-05 08:13 · Score: 2, Funny

The first amendment clearly states we should not be held accountable for our actions... ...no, wait, nevermind -- you're an idiot.

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"Owning a computer is like having your very own TV -- with a built in radio!" - Ed Helms
Re:Freedom of Speech anymore? by Christopher_G_Lewis · 2003-08-05 08:36 · Score: 2, Funny

to hold public office

Unless he moves to Chicago :-)

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Re:seriously screwed up action by mrquicknet · 2003-08-05 08:39 · Score: 4, Funny

I used to manage a movie theatre and on occasion when I was locking up and no one was there I'd shout "fire" a couple of times.

I'm such the rebel.

Please don't tell on me.

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--------- Steve Martin once said, "Sex is the most natural, most beautiful, most wonderful thing that money can buy."
Re:This is *no* bullshit by Thing+1 · 2003-08-05 08:47 · Score: 2, Funny

If I write a document about how to kill the president, then that's not within the freedom-of-speech.

Here you go:
1. Buy gun.
2. ???
3. Dead president!
Come get me.

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I feel fantastic, and I'm still alive.
Re:It's still a free country by Anonymous Coward · 2003-08-05 11:02 · Score: 1, Funny

To conform appropriately, you must have:

One (1) 5"x8" flag attached to the rear right passenger window, with trailing edge frayed to at least 1.5" back.

Two (2) 48"x67" flags attached to the front and rear entrances to your home. Each flag should be hung at no more than a 15 degree incline from the horizon and should not be lit up at night or taken down for any reason whatsoever.

Remember kids, only you can keep Old Glory a meaningless, jingoinstic symbol of ignorance and obnoxiousness. To do otherwise would be equivalent to desecrating the graves of those who died in 911. Let's roll!