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Thread #29940   Message #382255
Posted By: Skeptic
25-Jan-01 - 12:41 PM
Thread Name: BUSHwhacked Two!!
Subject: RE: BUSHwhacked Two!!
Guest Liberal,

Does "disgusted" count. Vandalism and theft are vandalism and threat.

Interesting fact in my state (and maybe Larry or someone can confirm if it applies on the federal level).

Theft of government property (and stuff like the "W" and the stuff from AF-One would count) no matter what the value, is a felony. In Florida, when it comes to government property, the normal dollar value guidelines for what constitutes a felony are waived. The standard is intent.

If that's true on the Federal level, I hope the new Administration peruses it. If its true and they decide not to do anything, the guilt just gets spread a little further.

The cop-out will probably be that the "w" thing was just a practical joke and all the stuff from AF-One were just souvenirs. If the cost of the "souvenirs was budgeted and appropriated under the law and paid for from the Whitehouse budget, its just sor of tacky. If not, it's theft and needs to be treated as such (whether as a misdemeanor or felony). What if it is theft and the decision is made not to do anything?

Regards John