They're arresting this guy because he had one mention of a Molotov Cocktail? Why am I reminded of the Haymarket trials? Where's a Governor Altgeld when you need him? Admittedly, this guy doesn't seem too bright... but if that were a reason to lock him up, the prisons would be even more crowded than they are now. -Allen

Anarchist charged with advocating government overthrow

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New York Times

JONESBORO, Ga. -- An 18-year-old self-styled anarchist who allegedly distributed a free, homemade pamphlet with anti-government rhetoric has been charged with advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government.

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Clayton County police Lt. Larry Gibson said Moreland turned himself in Sunday. Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Moreland Saturday after the pipe bombing at Centennial Olympic Park, although police say they don't think he played any role in the crime.

"He told us he was only interested in destroying property, and I don't think he fully understands the ramifications," Gibson said. "Whatever he was up to, we wanted to nip it in the bud."

Moreland had been under investigation since July 8 when authorities received a copy of a pamphlet called "Rise Above." Police traced the pamphlets to a mail box service in a shopping center allegedly rented in Moreland's name.

The pamphlet was laced with with anti-police cartoons, obscenities, and anarchist slogans. The one overt reference to violence was an illustration of a "Molotov cocktail" on the same sheet with a recipe for "soy milk" made from water-soaked soybeans, sugar and vanilla and strained through a T-shirt.