August 14, 2005
Somebody's going to jail
By now we've all heard about the "grieving" mother whose son was killed in Iraq last year. Some of us will have heard about the dramatic about-face in regards to her opinions about our president after her son was killed. Now, she's camping out on the lane leading to Bush's ranch - which is her right, I suppose - and refusing to pay taxes because Bush "killed her son".
Let me say that I do feel for her loss. She's lost a child, a son. Nothing could be more devastating for a parent. But that doesn't mean you can go completely off the rails.
This will lead to one thing, and one thing only, if the government is smart: sending her sorry, belly-aching, good-for-nothing behind to Federal prison for non-payment of taxes. She's saying that she hopes they do go after her because she'll "put the war on trial". I'm hoping she tries this, because any sane judge will immediately recognize that this is not relevant to your 1040. The prosecution would have a field day. I can see the conversation now...
Prosecutor: "Did you pay your Federal income taxes for fiscal year 2004."
Whiner: "No, I didn't. And until..."
P: "Just answer the questions please. So you are admitting that you have not paid your taxes?"
W: "Yes, and I refuse to do so until..."
P: "No further questions, your Honor."
W: "But I want to..."
P: "I said, "No further questions," your Honor. Your witness."
Defense counsel: "Mrs. Sheehan, would you say that there were any extenuating circumstances for your not paying taxes?"
W: "Yes I would! Bush killed my son..."
P: "Objection! Your honor, this is ridicu..."
Judge: "Sustained. Mrs. Sheehan, you will refrain from introducing extraneous, legally irrelevant accusations in this court. Answer the question, please."
W: "But he killed my son!"
J: "Mrs. Sheehan, the President of the United States' policy decisions do not affect your legal obligation to pay taxes. If you continue to introduce such matters into this court, you will be held in contempt."
From there, I'd bet that she spends a month or two in the slammer for not shutting up. There isn't any provision in the Constitution or US Legal Code for the withholding of taxes based on personal pique.
That is hilarious, I couldn't agree more. Sheehan also seems to think she's got her finger on the pulse of terrorism: http://www.drudgereport.com/flash3cs.htm
Read that. I think she's a joke.
I'd have linked to that, but it's not a static page...
Posted by: ryan at August 14, 2005 12:16 PMha ha, I'm against the war and I still think this lady is annoying. this is why there should be a large fence around California.
Posted by: James at August 14, 2005 12:50 PMjust don't fence off california till after i get out on thursday...
Posted by: katzman at August 15, 2005 3:51 PMFlee. Flee while you still can.
Posted by: ryan at August 15, 2005 6:57 PM