Media slut Terry Jones jailed for refusing to pay 1 $ bond
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[b]The stunning development came after a Dearborn jury sided with prosecutors, ruling that Terry Jones and Wayne Sapp would breach the peace if they rallied at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.
Prosecutors asked Judge Mark Somers for $45,000 bond. Somers then set
bond at $1 each for the two pastors.
According to the Wayne County prosecutor's office, both Jones and Sapp are prohibited by the court from going to the mosque or adjacent property for three years.[/b]
They refused to pay. And Somers ordered them remanded to jail.
Chaos broke out outside court as opposing factions yelled at each other. Jones and Sapp were led out of court by Dearborn police. That left Jones' supporters stunned, given that he hadn't even attempted to go to the mosque yet.
Jury deliberates several hours
Earlier, in closing arguments, Wayne County assistant prosecutor Robert Moran said
the pastors would disturb the peace if they were allowed to protest today at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.
Jones and Sapp argued their right is protected under the First Amendment.
"That's what made America great," said Sapp. "We're entitled to our opinion."
'We'll do it today at 5 or we'll come back next week'
Earlier, after an intense debate in court this morning over free speech and religion, Pastor Terry Jones said that he's not backing down from his plans to protest at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.
Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad testified today that there have been at least four serious threats made against Jones from metro Detroiters, arguing that his protest could lead to violence if allowed.
But Jones told the Free Press during his lunch break: "We'll do it today at 5 or we'll come back next week."
Speaking at a McDonald's restaurant down the street from the courthouse, Jones -- who's defending himself -- said he thought the proceedings are going well. And he said the government's case was weak.
As he spoke, someone drove down Michigan Avenue yelling "Get out of Dearborn, you terrorist!"
Jones is facing a jury trial today on whether he should be allowed to protest outside the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.
The opening statements of Wayne County Prosecutor Robert Moran and Pastor Terry Jones offered clashing visions as both wrestled with issues of religion and freedom of speech. The court drew both supporters and opponents, Christians and Muslims.[b] The ACLU of Michigan was also there to monitor the case because the group has concerns that Jones' free speech rights are being violated by Wayne County and Dearborn Police.[/b]
Jones was in court along with Pastor Wayne Sapp, who is known for burning a copy of the Quran on Jones' orders.
In his opening statement, Jones repeated negative comments about Islam that he made last month when he oversaw the burning of the Quran in Florida. He said in court today that the Quran "promotes terrorist activities around the world."
He also strongly defended the U.S. Constitution.
"The one thing that makes the Constitution great is the First Amendment," Jones said to the jury.
Except for the Bible, the Constitution is the greatest document in history, Jones said.
"The 1st Amendment does us no good if it confines us to saying what is popular," he added.
Moran said in his opening statement this was an issue of security and breaching the peace.
If the jury sides with prosecutors, the judge, Mark Somers, will set a bond and its rules. If Jones decides not to meet the bond requirements, he could be jailed, said a court official.[/release]
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I really don't a give a rat's ass on hate speech since anybody could easily stretch anything to become hate speech, but if they try to keep one man from talking, they could it to everybody, and that's not right.
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[b]Problem? Muslims?[/b]
Just one dollar? Sheesh, even if he wants attention its still one dollar, just fucking pay it.
Stupid closed minded dicks
If this doesn't shout "Attention Whore" I don't know what does.
What a cunt.
The media need to stop giving idiots like him a soapbox.
I wouldn't pay it either...
The $1 could get me a burger at McDonalds!
Public hate speech is illegal in Canada, considered a hate crime if it promotes hate or is likely to incite violence against a minority.
[QUOTE=archangel125;29364817]Public hate speech is illegal in Canada, considered a hate crime if it promotes hate or is likely to incite violence against a minority.[/QUOTE]
I'm pretty sure it needs to be taken to a human rights tribunal though, and they refuse like 90% of the cases referred to them
[QUOTE=Zeke129;29364914]I'm pretty sure it needs to be taken to a human rights tribunal though, and they refuse like 90% of the cases referred to them[/QUOTE]
I don't think so. It's in the criminal code, so it's handled by the courts, not an independent tribunal.
[QUOTE=Dustinm16;29364458]I wouldn't pay it either...
The $1 could get me a burger at McDonalds![/QUOTE]
What about tax
[QUOTE=Jund;29364996]What about tax[/QUOTE]
:argh:
Make that $2!
[QUOTE=Dustinm16;29364458]I wouldn't pay it either...
The $1 could get me a burger at McDonalds![/QUOTE]
Or 1 1$ hooker
Money, money, money.
Loads of money!
[QUOTE=johan_sm;29365273]Or 1 1$ hooker[/QUOTE]
Or 2 50c hookers?
[QUOTE=johan_sm;29365273]Or 1 1$ hooker[/QUOTE]
Nobody wants fat hookers...
:v:
[editline]22nd April 2011[/editline]
That was mean of me...
Fat girls need love too... :saddowns:
[QUOTE=archangel125;29365383]Or 2 50c hookers?[/QUOTE]
or 100 1c hookers?
OMG WTF!?!?
Get out of jail (Almost free!!!)
I like how the picture in the OP was changed.
I'm guessing some wanna-be news junkie is gonna come in here soon and say "u guys are idiots, this is freedom of speech and u dont pick and choose who gets rights." Before that happens, I'm going to say there's a fine line between freedom of speech and harassing a group of people, causing emotional damage, and attempting to induce violence against said group of people.
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Except for the Bible, the Constitution is the greatest document in history, Jones said.[/quote]
ahahaha
It's disgusting how these people think they're some sort of prophet or divine savior from god when they're just oppressive prejudiced assholes.
[QUOTE=archangel125;29364817]Public hate speech is illegal in Canada,[/QUOTE]
That's stupid.
[QUOTE=doonbugie2;29369545][img_thumb]http://www.facepunch.com/image.php?u=343843&dateline=1303095867[/img_thumb]
:frog:[/QUOTE]
Great counter-argument. I like the part where you basically insinuated that nazis shouldn't be able to voice their opinions because they are unpopular.
[QUOTE=Sanius;29369578]Great counter-argument. I like the part where you basically insinuated that nazis shouldn't be able to voice their opinions because they are unpopular.[/QUOTE]
So he's not allowed to voice his opinion that nazis should get out? Why kind of hypocrite are you!!!
[QUOTE=TH89;29369621]So he's not allowed to voice his opinion that nazis should get out? Why kind of hypocrite are you!!![/QUOTE]
The best kind of hypocrite.
Oh wait you're Doriol
Everything becomes clear
[QUOTE=archangel125;29365383]Or 2 50c hookers?[/QUOTE]
Or half a $2 hooker.
The main reason why religion is stupid is because the worshiping people make it stupid. If the Muslin and Christian faiths even just [I]ignored[/I] each other, there would have been half the amount of wars, IMO.
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[QUOTE=Jabberwocky;29369818]Or half a $2 hooker.[/QUOTE]
Just the titties.
[QUOTE=archangel125;29364986]I don't think so. It's in the criminal code, so it's handled by the courts, not an independent tribunal.[/QUOTE]
Yeah you know what you're right, the Human Rights Commission deals with stuff in the federal jurisdiction only
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