Should David Gregory be Prosecuted

[Mentalist]

Poll added...

Recently he displayed a 30 round cartridge magazine in the state of Washington D.C. on "Meet the Press." What I am wondering here is, for those saying we need stricter gun rules and enforce the existing laws, should he be prosecuted?

 

[lisab]

Moot point, since the decision has been made:

No employees of NBC will face criminal charges over the display of a high-capacity ammunition magazine on a "Meet the Press" program in violation of local law in Washington, prosecutors told the network on Friday.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/11/politics/guns-nbc/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

But I vote "no". Laws still require judgement when being applied, the world is not always black-and-white.

 

[dydxforsn]

Laws still require judgement when being applied, the world is not always black-and-white.

Post of the year. Everyone should have discretion.

"He who joyfully marches to music rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice." - Einstein

Replace the military reference with not using discretion and my god would the world be a better place.

 

[Evo]

Since the decision has already been made, thread closed.

 

[LudusRex]

As a scientist, my response to this question would be that it ultimately depends on the laws and regulations in place in Washington D.C. regarding the possession and display of firearm accessories. If it is illegal to possess or display a 30 round cartridge magazine in Washington D.C., then David Gregory should be held accountable for his actions and potentially face prosecution. However, if the possession and display of such an accessory is not explicitly prohibited by law, then it would be up to the legal system to determine if his actions were in violation of any other laws or regulations. It is important to uphold and enforce existing laws, but it is also crucial to ensure that any prosecution is based on solid evidence and adherence to due process. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not David Gregory should be prosecuted should be left to the legal system and not simply based on personal opinions or political agendas.