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7 de Octubre, 2007
Governments Don't Kill People, Books Do.
Categorized under Gobierno , Literatura , Violencia | Tags: war on terror
I HOPE this arrest is not part of anyone's quota in fighting "terrorism."
A British teenager who is accused of possessing material for terrorist purposes has appeared in court.The 17-year-old, who was arrested in the Dewsbury area of West Yorkshire on Monday, was given bail after a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
It is alleged he had a copy of the "Anarchists' Cookbook", containing instructions on how to make home-made explosives.
His next court hearing has been set for 25 October.
The teenager faces two charges under the Terrorism Act 2000.
The first charge relates to the possession of material for terrorist purposes in October last year.
The second relates to the collection or possession of information useful in the preparation of an act of terrorism.
This is in the UK. I wonder if that is the case in the USA. Is the book illegal now? "Material for terrorist purposes?" Wow.
So, be warned. Better clear out your attic. Before Big bro does. He's on edge lately.
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Comentarios (6)
Nenena dijo:
When I taught high school in the United States two years ago, I knew exactly three students who had copies of the Anarchist Cookbook. I had no idea it was illegal.
I... Looking at those charges listed, I... I just can't believe that those are real charges. Clearly I wasn't paying enough attention when the Terrorism Act passed seven years ago.
Palabras por Nenena spat forth on el 7 de Octubre, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Nine dijo:
Huh, you know what? I thought this story sounded familiar. Check this out: Boy 'plotted to kill' BNP members. But when you click it, it's the above story and doesn't mention the BNP. This is intriguing.
(FYI: BNP = British National Party, aka British Nazi Party)
Palabras por Nine spat forth on el 8 de Octubre, 2007 at 03:09 AM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
dijo:
that is odd. seems both charges relate to simply having the book. nothing alleged about motive mentioned. The article is very sketchy. Leaves out reporting and facts that present obvious gaps with their absence. I wonder why.
"After the 40-minute hearing, the teenager was released on bail under several conditions."
What conditions? If you're letting an alleged terrorist go....shouldn't the public know what conditions are on his bail? You've informed them of the FEAR part...but left out fact. That is very suspect. Feels like more scaremongering by a spooked govt to me.
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Nenena, so many kids get a hold of the old book. Half of it is archaic and practically useless information. But its TABOO, and talks openly of taboo subjects, and thats a good enough reason for most to seek it.
I know what you mean. We're all getting so terrified we are calling teenagers with this book Terrorists, and laying charges on them that could put them away for life? (Or worse?). Given, I don't know this kids' whole story. But if they released him on bail, they can't really be thinking he is a TERRORIST. Maybe the BNP is sending a message to others.
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
spat forth on el 8 de Octubre, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Pere Ubu dijo:
Odd how they don't mention WHAT he was arrested for in the first place.
Palabras por Pere Ubu spat forth on el 8 de Octubre, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Nine dijo:
I don't really see the BNP having the power (hopefully) to send a message about this. But I really wonder why the story seems to have been repressed. Another reference to it, this time from South Africa.
Palabras por Nine spat forth on el 8 de Octubre, 2007 at 01:51 PM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
dijo:
well let me state that I know nothing about the BNP. just riffing on the comment. i have strayed too far!
you bring up a good point. i'm sure we'll hear more about it.
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
spat forth on el 8 de Octubre, 2007 at 01:54 PM