STORM LAKE, Iowa -- A northwest Iowa boy accused of threatening to kill two teachers and blow up his school is expected to be charged with terrorism.
Robert Stewart, 13, of Aurelia, was arrested at Storm Lake Middle School on Tuesday.
Police were called about the threats. No weapon or explosive device was found.
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Why in the hell is this boy charged with terrorism???? I don't get it. He's a 13 year old boy. An 8th grader.
Kids this age are volatile, yes, due to the changing hormones and changing expectations of the adults around them. Yes, there are problem kids, and the boy does not have the right to make those threats, but TERRORISM??
Why is this even being considered? Isn't there a more appropriate charge that could be made? This kid needs help. He does not need to be lumped into the same category as a car bomber, particularly since they don't appear to have evidence that he meant to follow through.
This, my friends, is a shining example of how fucked up our country is.
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