"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Robertson is a civilian, not a member of the military or a government
official, and he needs to be castigated, not prosecuted. He is, however,
a strong supporter of Bush, and Bush needs to make a public statement
saying that Robertson has made a grievous error in judgment.

Several civilians have been detained under the Patriot Act for merely
donating money to a suspected terrorist charitable institution, or partner
of such.

Why does him being a civilian make him more special than other civilians?

I wonder if "God" came to him in a dream and suggested he say that Chavez
needs to be murdered. But, if that was all well and righteous, why deny it
later?

It seems he's not being entirely steadfast, for a religious man.

Now, even if you don't consider him saying someone ought to kill Chavez to
be criminal, what about suggesting a kidnapping? Isn't that conspiracy to
commit a felony?

Or maybe the regular laws don't apply to friends of Bush.