My first gut reaction is I don't like it either. I mean if someone is slandered or libel, I think they should have the rights to civil cases, but I'm not sure about criminal. That seems like it's pushing it a bit far.
Do you know anything about the law they'll use to prosecute with? I would guess that McCain supporters could do the same if they wished? This is the first I've heard of criminal law on this.
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