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In reply to the discussion: White Nationalist group claims responsibility [View all]jberryhill
(62,444 posts)38. Let me know how the bank robbery turns out
...and that's the thing. If someone told you that they were going to commit a crime, and you had some responsibility to report it, the safest bet would be to keep 911 on speed dial in order to report anyone you think might have suggested they would commit one.
But, okay, you're 14 and you tell me that, and I say, "You know, instead of going back inside with him, where you might get bogged down if someone trips a silent alarm, a better idea would be to walk past, shut the door so he can't go inside, and then force him at gunpoint into a car. Then, you take him somewhere and arrange a ransom drop for his release."
You work on that plan a little more, and then go ahead and execute the plan.
Have I committed a crime?
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Murderer who trained with a paramilitary hate group isn't a reason to investigate whether
FSogol
Feb 2018
#7
Ok, I repect your view. Let's say he detailed his plans to the group via email. Even that wouldn't
FSogol
Feb 2018
#11
Heard it here yesterday, but see no actual reporting on it. According to huffpost, that group might
FSogol
Feb 2018
#37
Ok, I'll go rob one later this morning. Do you want progress updates or just keep it quiet like
FSogol
Feb 2018
#36
I'm sorry but I have to ask this. Are you purposely playing dense? Of course that group...
brush
Feb 2018
#31
I think he took offense with me saying "seize their computers" when I should have said investigate
FSogol
Feb 2018
#34
You'd have go into their computers and that won't be done in their homes or offices so...
brush
Feb 2018
#40
The authorities have the shooter's phone and computer. That'll show if there is a trail
FSogol
Feb 2018
#41