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Home Front: Culture Wars
Man charged for vandalism of recruiting stations
2007-05-12
Hat tip Gateway Pundit.
SPOKANE, Wash. - Thursday a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a grand jury issued a two count indictment against 23-year-old Travis Riehl of Spokane.
Enjoy the hoosegow, Travis.
The Indictment charges Travis Riehl with two counts of destruction of government property. Travis Riehl is alleged to have thrown a rock through the window of the United States Army Recruiting Station located on 29th Avenue in Spokane, on October 16, 2005. It cost in excess of $1,000 to repair the damages.

Additionally, Travis Riehl is charged with throwing a rock through the window of the Washington Air National Guard office located on North Washington in Spokane on October 16, 2005. He is alleged to have spray painted a window with the "A" anarchy symbol and the phrase, "Leave Us Alone." Damages there exceeded $1,000 as well.
Notice how anarchists who want to be left alone somehow never manage to extend the courtesy to others?
A conviction for destruction of government property carries a penalty of not more than 10-years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine and up to 3-year term of court supervision after release.
Given the monetary cost a liberal judge might let him off, but I'm betting he gets a couple of months. Less then he deserves, of course.
Posted by:Steve White

#5  Sounds like he was doing an Earnest T. Bass imitation.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2007-05-12 19:10  

#4  You don't understand MikeMan, dressing alike is dee rigur for anarkists. Likewise is they mob chant, "Giver me some money you", it's all in the Big Golden Book of Acting 24 With A Philosophy Degree. It's a lifestyle choice.
Posted by: Shipman   2007-05-12 16:13  

#3  To amend his fool actions, offer to let him enlist and proceed directly to the front. His clarity of thought would make a remarkable recovery.
Posted by: Woozle Elmeter2970   2007-05-12 12:16  

#2  ...When I was a USAF recruiter, one of my kids came down to check in and had with him a young gentleman who could best be described as 'goth with a serious attitude problem'. I remained polite of course, and then I noticed the anarchist symbol painted on the toes of his boots.
Thinking this kid was ripe for a little fun, I asked what the symbols meant and he launched into a long explanation of exactly what anarchy was. I listened, nodded, and then asked:

"But if anarchy means society with out a state or authority, doesn't the wearing of that symbol mean that you claim authority over others to demand they change the way of life they've freely chosen and support?"

Man, thought the boy's head was gonna explode.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2007-05-12 10:21  

#1  Isn't rock throwing like a political act man? Edgy to be sure, but gotta be covered on one of those Bill of Rites thingies.
Posted by: Shipman   2007-05-12 07:28  

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