Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Libertarians Unite!

I have to admit I'm always a bit confused why too many libertarians seem to be undisturbed by too many instances of inappropriate incarcerations. I have no idea if this will become law in Oregon, but it's a goddamn disturbing bill:


SECTION 1. { + (1) A person commits the crime of terrorism if the person knowingly plans, participates in or carries out any act that is intended, by at least one of its participants, to disrupt:
(a) The free and orderly assembly of the inhabitants of the State of Oregon;
(b) Commerce or the transportation systems of the State of Oregon; or
(c) The educational or governmental institutions of the State of Oregon or its inhabitants.
(2) A person commits the crime of terrorism if the person conspires to do any of the activities described in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A person may not be convicted of terrorism except upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or upon confession in open court.
(4)(a) A person convicted of terrorism shall be punished by imprisonment for life.


In other words, blocking traffic can get you life.