Here’s the report:

My guess is that this is just a case of a dumb kid engaging in some irritating “internet tough” behavior.  Everyone’s a tough guy sitting in front of their computer in the living room.  Not so tough when the cops show up.

Here’s my question though: Scott Young Bear has now been charged with a crime over this, but what has he really done?  Nothing but say something stupid on the internet, as far as I can tell.  And while I think it’s appropriate that the police paid him a visit and checked the situation out, I think it’s inappropriate that he’s now been arrested and charged with a crime.

After all, thoughts aren’t crimes.  Just because Young Bear was talking about a shooting rampage doesn’t mean he’s guilty of anything.  We need to be vigilant to protect ourselves from these sort of things, but not over zealous to the point where something as inconsequential as a joke in poor taste can wind us up in front of a judge.