The bad news: Fictional stories are now under attack along with Spongebob, gays, fictional cartoon characters, Hollywood.
A George Rogers Clark High School student named William Poole was arrested after writing a fictional story. Just because we have creative minds does not mean that people will do something like that.
"My story is based on fiction," said Poole, who faces a second-degree felony terrorist threatening charge. "It's a fake story. I made it up. I've been working on one of my short stories, (and) the short story they found was about zombies. Yes, it did say a high school. It was about a high school over ran by zombies."However, James Dobson and Jerry Falwell felt personally threatened upon reading the story. Some people take comedy very serious. Others however know that it is supposed to be humor.
Even so, police say the nature of the story makes it a felony. "Anytime you make any threat or possess matter involving a school or function it's a felony in the state of Kentucky," said Winchester Police detective Steven Caudill.
Poole disputes that he was threatening anyone.
"It didn't mention nobody who lives in Clark County, didn't mention (George Rogers Clark High School), didn't mention no principal or cops, nothing," said Poole. "Half the people at high school know me. They know I'm not that stupid, that crazy."
Hat Tip to The Green Lantern via the afternoon open thread at Americablog.
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