Prankster Or Threat To U.S?

No offense to the poster, but this is really shoddy
journalism. There might be a story in
here, but there is so much innuendo and conflicting info
that even to call it journalism is being too generous.
It is, however, a fine example of propaganda, and worth
looking at.
What's annoying is that it's the kind of thing
that will get put in the "proof of Canadian
anti-Americanism " pile, and used as a tool to try to get
people off track.
One more time. To criticize a state's
actions, or a government's policies, cannot in any way
be seen as "anti" the people who live in the geography
within the state's boundries.
If the boy in this story did the things he is alledged to
have done, he is clearly and rightfully in big trouble.
But that's got nothing to do with an honest desire of
Canadians to manage their own affairs, maintain and
expand their political sovereignty, etc.


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"The very fact that the concept "anti-American" can exist exhibits a totalitarian streak that's pretty dramatic." Noam Chomsky

The little anklebiter was a guest in my nation and my state. The boy is old enough to know better as are his parents. You don't move to another country and make "prank" bomb threats. It's a simple matter of common courtesy. You shouldn't need to consult Chomsky to figure it out either. Piss off.

It's not even clear from the article that he made a bomb threat. I guess America's version of justice is that once a person is accused (by other teenagers at that who could have just as easily resented him wearing the "I Am Canadian" shirt and lied for all we know) they are presumed guilty and tried in the media despite guarantees in your constitution stating otherwise. The whole world is wondering when you Americans are going to start taking that piece of paper seriously. It seems that since it was written you have been trying to finds ways to get out of actually applying it to yourselves, never mind with respect to your relations with the rest of the world.

You're not seriously suggesting that Americans with their "either your for us or against us" attitude have any place lecturing anyone else in the world on courtesy are you?

There is some fundamental misinformation in the original
article, so fundamental as to leave serious doubts as
to research, and or, perhaps, intent. Specifically: 'M-80s
and Cherry Bombs'ARE NOT, emphasis important, "readily
available" in the US. They are Federal Level Illegal
(states Can Not permit them) and have been since roughly
1965. 'M80s and Cherry Bombs' are in the same category, as
far as regulation, as 'bombs', whether for US Citizens or
others.

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dwp

<a href="http://fireworksland.com/html/m80.html">http://fireworksland.com/html/m80.html</a><br />
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You are correct. <br />
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So why did the phillyBurbs article state: "Cops say Biehn scrawled a bomb threat on a bathroom wall at Central Bucks East High School, where he is a junior, and planned to detonate a mix of potassium nitrate and M-80s somewhere in the school."<br />
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If they are not available, where did he get them? Or, did he get them?<br />
<p>---<br>"If you must kill a man, it costs you nothing to be polite about it." Winston Churchill<br />

Ah, Hoopoe you've got alot of stereotypes and a big axe to grind. It speaks volumes about you. Twitchy is the word that comes to mind. Let it go because otherwise it'll twist your brain surely. Thanks for the attempt at a lesson in constitutional law. You'll be happy to know I've studied it quite tediously years ago. It is clear from your post that you don't have much of an understanding the content and function of the "constitution" to which you refer let alone how it is used in defense of individuals. Not suprising methinks and completely excusable given your bent. I don't prosecute criminals though I've defended a few in my time with the aid of the constitution and law derived from it. You see my friend, I'm one of the oft-maligned "trial attorneys" and a "Philadelphia Lawyer" at that. The county government would carry the responsibility for prosecution in the case of our young anklebiter. The constitution has little to do with my personal opinion that said young anklebiter did indeed write the threat and, contrary to reports of the anklebiter's great intelligence, drew attention to it. The question of whether he's legally guilty or not concerns me not. I'm fairly sure he did do it though I'm always willing to learn more and reconsider accordingly (you should try it sometime). You will take note that the media attention given to our young anklebiter will work to his benefit should he be tried as an adult before a jury. It helps to know a little. If you knew the place where this happened you could rule out the anti-canadian conspiracy theory pretty easily. Your rant was amusing. The fact remains that one shouldn't make "prank" bomb threats at a school. You don't need an american to tell you that truth. In any event, I'll let you know when the lecture begins, OK? Do you have children?

Well, I like to think that a person is innocent until proven guilty. Though, I am not a lawyer, I believe in this basic rule of British common law.

But eh! I am Canadian and a Monarchist! I can’t help myself being warm and fuzzy and a over educated Northern Mexican.

Secondly, what rights under the U.S. Constitution affords non U.S. citizens rights? Please explain? I am pretty sure non Americans have no rights or protections under the U.S. Constitution?

Thirdly, would this not be considered a terrorist act? Why is he not being charged under the Patriot Act?

Please explain?

When it comes to axe grinding and stero typing you have by your offerings here pretty much bested the lot of us. LOL<br />
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Quite frankly I am surprised the boy is still alive and on continental North American soil given the deep paranoia of homeland security.<br />
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Here is a taste of the kind of over-the-top mentality gripping the world’s newest dictatorship-- <a href="http://www.komotv.com/news/printstory.asp?id=37150">http://www.komotv.com/news/printstory.asp?id=37150</a> <br />
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Unfortunately there are many similar examples of a siege mentality gripping minds of the United States of PART of America and our “lawyer” friend would do well to address the root causes of those home-grown issues rather than play Captain America.<br />
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For example, ol’ mister “I've studied it quite tediously years ago.”, might want to set his well honed mind to James Traficant’s words<br />
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“Since the federal United States didn’t have any assets, they assigned the private<br />
property of their economic slaves, the U.S. citizens, as collateral against the unpayable<br />
federal debt. They also pledged the unincorporated federal territories, national park<br />
forests, birth certificates, and non-profit organizations as collateral against the federal<br />
debt.”<br />
--- Representative James Traficant (D-Ohio)<br />
United States Congressional Record<br />
Vol. 33, pgs. H-1302 and H-1303<br />
March 17, 1993<br />
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This “lawyer” may want to know why he is an indentured slave. Might he not?<br />
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Of course being a “lawyer” in all likelihood we will be treated to some of the finest puffery his craft is noted for.<br />
Is it any wonder Shakespeare warned us with his character, Dick <br />
”The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers. “ <br />
<p>---<br> "There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking." <br />
Alfred Korzybski <br />

Temptest in Teapot. When Americans figure out where Canada is, they will apologize..............

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RickW

generally speaking that is not the nature of the beast

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"There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking."
Alfred Korzybski

<a href="http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/education/11811597.htm">http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/education/11811597.htm</a><br />
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From philly.com:<br />
"Travis Biehn is smart and articulate, a techno-savvy junior at Central Bucks High School East who was suspended two months ago when he hacked into the school's computers.<br />
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But yesterday Central Bucks East was closed and Biehn was identified by authorities as the student who threatened to bomb his high school. And police say he had the materials to do it.<br />
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Biehn, 17, of Buckingham Township, was sent to the Bucks County Youth Center yesterday after being charged with making terroristic threats and possessing an incendiary device.<br />
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Bucks County District Attorney Diane Gibbons said Biehn and his family are Canadian citizens who moved to the United States for Biehn's father's job at a pharmaceutical company. His parents bought their house in Buckingham in 1997. Gibbons said Biehn wore a shirt in court boasting of his Canadian heritage.<br />
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"He apparently has made it clear that he does not like America and that he would prefer to be in Canada," she said.<br />
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When investigators searched the teen's home Wednesday, they found eight to 10 pounds of potassium nitrate, fuses, containers and other materials from which a bomb could be constructed. But that amount did not square with a photograph of materials that Biehn had posted earlier on his Web site, Assistant District Attorney Robert James said after the hearing.<br />
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Not only were some materials in the photo absent, but others also appeared to have been altered or processed, James said.<br />
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The potassium nitrate apparently was mailed to Biehn's house. So were more than a dozen M80s - illegal firecrackers. Gibbons said police are trying to determine where the parcels came from.<br />
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Potassium nitrate is legal and unlicensed, said Special Agent John Hageman of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives field office in Philadelphia. It is used in meat pickling and the making of glass and candle wicks.<br />
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But potassium nitrate can be deadly if combined with charcoal and sulfur, he said."<br />
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Obviously some of you dont have anything better to do then rush to the defense of your fellow canadian malcontent.

"When Americans figure out where Canada is, they will apologize.............."

For what? Letting the SOB in so he could make bomb threats? You pathetic losers really need to stop bitching about the USA and go out and get a life.

thank you for proving my point. Does youe Mommy know you are on the computer?

We have some excellent de-programming organisation here
Although it may be to late for you.
and you are quite right! YOU LET him in and of course EVERYBODY wants to make bomb threats to YOU.

See ya in the funny papers


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"There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking."
Alfred Korzybski

In the face of the crinial you have a s a pretend president ya got some nerve but then you guys gotta be the "best" at everything. MAO
tons upon tons of deleted urainium rained down on friend and imaginary foe alike
Bravo!


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"There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking."
Alfred Korzybski