Maybe it’s the liberal in me that does not want any of these Walker thugs to get tagged with a felony, despite their bullying and possible election fraud. A stiff fine and extended supervision, yes. I mean something has to discourage them from continuing their lawless authoritarian behavior. This isn’t like Mad Max’ Beyond Thunderdome for gods sake.
jsonline: A West Bend man told police he intentionally scribbled over petitions seeking the recall of Gov. Scott Walker with the hopes it would "screw up the petition." But when Jeffery Karnitz handed the defaced petition back to a recall volunteer, she told him, "I hope you know that's a felony," and from then, he told police, "I kind of kicked myself in the ass."
On Thursday, Karnitz, 30, was indeed charged with a felony, "Election fraud - falsifying or destroying nomination papers, recall petitions, etc." -- which is punishable by up to 1 1/2 years in prison, two years extended supervision and $10,000 fine.
It’s going to be a tense nerve-racking Christmas for Karnitz.
Perhaps he can do community service instead. And that community service could be collecting 50 signatures. I'd accept that. : )
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ReplyDeleteYes that would be a good restitution.