attack a republican, go free w/o bail

They would do the same for any non-violent offense no matter who committed it

 

I dunno, the article makes it sound more funny than horrifying. But are we going to base the legal system of what might have happened rather than what happened? No, that would be stupid. Does someone need to be in jail for taking a swing at someone and missing in a barfight too? No.

 

I don't know, are we talking ...



or ...

 

Still trying to work out what part of a cat is pointy

 

Seriously, they make these key chain things that are like brass knuckles that have two points for the “ears.” The ones I’ve seen are plastic, but you could do some damage.

 

This is what he had on him

My Kitty Plastic Self-Defense Keychain Weapon

 

Lest you think there is some kind of double standard

Man who allegedly threatened to kill U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal released from jail

 

Wait, so you think NY would change its laws based on which political party was attacked? Jeez.

 

Ok, now I'm a little mad that we were denied the first recorded political assassination with a My Kitty

 

Education
Media
Entertainment
Government
Now the judicial system …

is there any institution that conservatives aren’t convinced is biased against them?

 

It was an inexcusable attack and should be punished. And now for some partisan deflection:

• No harm, no foul
• Weapons don't hurt people; people with weapons hurt people.
• We need to address mental illness, not kitty defensive tools.
• Too bad there wasn't a good guy with a gun present; this was obviously due to flawed gun control policies.

This is how it's done, yes?

 

Thanks George Soros.

 

Looks like a designer prison shank

 

Dont forget to say they can take My Kitty from your cold dead hands

 

It’s important to note the differences between trying to assault someone, actually assaulting someone, and battery. Those charges are governed by the facts. After reviewing them, the state decided all that happened was an attempt. New York believed past abuses of the bail system - and everyone has the right to bail - did not warrant imposing bail at all for the minor crime charged. I think they’re right, and I had 40 years experience in the judicial system.

What is it exactly that you wished NY could have done? I think you’re operating under the mistaken belief there will be no consequences for the defendant. He’s been charged. If he goes to trial and is found guilty, he’ll pay a price. However, he won’t get any significant jail time. Why impose an onerous bail and keep him in jail in the meantime. America doesn’t work that way, fortunately.
ADDENDUM: After watching the video on ABC's "fake news" (have I got that right?), there seemed to be more than just an attempt. He appeared to lay his hands on the speaker, which is a battery, and drew back to stab him before being pulled to the ground, the speaker with him. I've no idea why the state did not allege battery in its charging document. It was an ugly confrontation.

 

It does, but whether something bothers you or me is irrelevant when it comes to proving the elements of a crime as defined by the NY statutes. Are you advocating an extra-judicial punishment for him outside of what the law allows?

 

There are 6 ends of a cat. All but 1 have points. I still have scars

 

This same logic is going French applied to guns. Some want to base legislation on what might or could happen.

This attack is a non starter. The bigger issue is DAs in certain cities letting truly disposable criminals and violent repeat offenders back o the streets to continue committing crimes