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Originally posted by skywalker:
That's just sad. A 16 year old going to prison for making a political statement that did not hurt him. She'd be 31 when she gets out. I hope the don't seriously prosecute this girl. That would be a gross injustice IMO.
Skywalker, aren't politicians, royals and public personas entitled to protection from the public - nuisance, pain, shock and murder?
If adequate deterrants were in place perhaps we'd still have John Lennon and Versace for a start. Granted it's harsh. I doubt she'll get 15 years if anything at all, but what person would attempt even a mock assault of a public figure in these times?
It's asking for trouble.
If I were Charlie I wouldn't want to have to anticipate a carnation in the eye or a pie in the face every time I met people; and if I had a problem with him, I wouldn't touch him with anything.
That said, I think the concept of a royal family and aristocracy is pretty lame. One step away from casteism...
C'mon Donut.
How are those ribs?