Apparently, Creative Writing is a Felony in Kentucky
William Poole, age 18 and a junior at George Rogers Clark High School, was arrested last week after writing a short story about zombies overrunning a high school. His own grandparents called the authorities after reading the unfinished story, which Poole claims was an in-progress assignment for English class. The student has been charged with “terroristic threatening” of teachers and fellow students.
Such a ridiculous charge is sure to get laughed out of court, right? Not in the post-Columbine, post-9/11 Age of Paranoia! The judge in the case actually raised Poole’s bail from one to five thousand dollars because of the “seriousness” of the charge.
You know, I’m glad to see that the authorities in Winchester and Clark County, KY take the zombie threat seriously rather than burying their heads in the sand like so many other authorities. I hope that they’re conducting research and contacting the proper authorities, just in case Poole has an unknown accomplice still intent on unleashing this undead menace on the high school!
Jesus… and Southerners wonder why people laugh at them. (Addendum: Yes, I know that not all Southerners are morons.)
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