Staff Reports
The Department of Justice has taken action against a resident of Alaska, Panos Anastasiou, who allegedly decided that sending threats to Supreme Court Justices and their families was his best bet for dealing with judicial decisions he didn’t like. In a move reminiscent of a bad psychological thriller, Anastasiou reportedly bombarded the Court’s official and public websites with a staggering number of threatening messages.
Merrick Garland’s statement highlighted the importance of allowing judges to make decisions without having to look over their shoulders for crazed activists. One has to wonder if Garland is only mentioning this now because the threats were directed at justices—if it were just a few harmless tweets, would he have even bothered to announce the arrest? It’s clear that the DOJ has realized that making judicial threats isn’t just “partisan banter” but a serious issue. Anastasiou now faces a dazzling total of 155 years in prison—if convicted—though one can’t help but question whether these penalties will be applied with the same fervor as the leniency typically shown to rioters and looters on the left.
Man Charged With Making Hundreds Of Threats To Supreme Court Justices As Security Concerns Mounthttps://t.co/z8qB3f3dXx pic.twitter.com/LNpjf3jvwa
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It’s worth noting that this isn’t an isolated incident. Just two years prior, a would-be assassin was caught lurking outside Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s residence, undoubtedly fueled by the left’s relentless attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. After all, when public figures like Vice President Kamala Harris continually question the Court’s authority, it creates a toxic atmosphere ripe for inciting violence.
Yet, as the far-left ticks away at the fabric of our judicial system, it appears there might still be some hope in holding malefactors accountable. The DOJ’s swift action against Anastasiou might serve as a reminder that threats against justices will not be taken lightly. It remains to be seen whether this is the beginning of a broader crackdown on the hate-vomit spewed by radical leftists who seem to think that political disagreement justifies threats and violence.
In a world where Twitter and social media can amplify the craziest of ideas, the arrest serves as a stark reminder that while armchair activism is one thing, taking it offline and threatening lives is a line that separates sound concerns from utter insanity. The situation illustrates the fundamental disconnect some individuals have with the rule of law, particularly those who view the Court as a mere extension of their political ideology rather than an independent institution.
