I think he was going on about Nazis and UKIP in the
Spectator. But I think the sort of mindset that much of this irresponsibility on the part of the media in the US has a lot to do with the genus of such behavior. Media was so much better in the days of FCC rules, when you had to mind your language, manners, and topics on the public airwaves, and give equal time to those who differed with political opinions expressed. But back then, you had to have a license to be on Tv or Radio in the States, and most media was broadcast. I think the loss of civil discourse in the media is a bit of a contributing problem, but, as
@RWright says, penalties could be severe, linking acts like these to terrorism on a general footing would make it even worse for the miscreants. But a thorough examination of facts and testimony are needed. Many things with this case are what we call JDLR, or Just Don't Look Right. But the more we see of these acts, the less they fit into the patterns expected. I think it very odd that an attorney involved with cycling would find the tripwire. I think it odd that someone would place such a thing close to a subdivision, especially an upscale one. I think Pinkbike is treating this as a bike related crime. I think it may be more personal than that. An attempt to scare a certain individual or group, perhaps. Just Sayin'.
