- 21 Dec 2019 08:56
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Lots of outlets are carrying the story. Here's Reason's take: A 15-Year Sentence for Burning a Stolen Gay Pride Flag Is Not Justice
The guy obviously has some mental issues. However, it's an example of how the United States deals with mental illness since institutionalization was banned. The perpetrator could be a future shooter, but his record is non-violent. Yet, 15-years is quite a long time for burning a flag. Arson itself is kind of a harsh charge.
At any rate, I find it humorous because the political left wants to have much more Hispanic immigration, a culture that is notoriously religious and family oriented. It kind of makes me wonder if there was a little racism in delivering such a harsh sentence.
The guy obviously has some mental issues. However, it's an example of how the United States deals with mental illness since institutionalization was banned. The perpetrator could be a future shooter, but his record is non-violent. Yet, 15-years is quite a long time for burning a flag. Arson itself is kind of a harsh charge.
At any rate, I find it humorous because the political left wants to have much more Hispanic immigration, a culture that is notoriously religious and family oriented. It kind of makes me wonder if there was a little racism in delivering such a harsh sentence.
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