Originally Posted by wasahobo

Don't get me wrong, I am not a fan of President Bush, but if I were to walk up to him and tell him he is a moron, or he is dumb ****er, there is nothing he could do to me. Why you may ask, it is because "IF" this goes to trial, my rights are protected by the constitution, plus the backing of the American public would make sure nothing would happen. Placing me in prision would go against everything America stands for which would bring a world of trouble for the American Government.

Now, if I walked up to him and said, "Your a moron, you should be hanged for your crimes as well", that would be a threat and is illegal no matter who you are. I cannot walk up to my teacher and tell her I want her to die, just like I cannot walk up to the president.

There is a difference between talking to someone and threating someone.