Why has this guy been jailed?

[(((Fergus)))]

For five years??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21090488

[Phil D. Rolls]

For five years??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21090488

It's not clear what previous convictions he has. I wonder if his need to feel important has led him to do other things in the past.

[Scouse Hibee]

For five years??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21090488

:agree: Agree it does seem a bit lenient, he'll be out in no time with good behaviour.

[Geo_1875]

Beard and shaved head? 5 years is not enough.

[Future17]

For five years??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21090488

Promotion of terrorism carries a long sentence these days. The BBC report isn't as comprehensive as it could be, but the bottom line is that this is exactly what the guy was doing.

[TheReg!]

The Prohibitated weapon may be the main factor of the sentence.

[heretoday]

He should be in a loony bin.

[VickMackie]

The Prohibitated weapon may be the main factor of the sentence.

That's what I was thinking. The press like to exaggerate the small details to sensationise things.

However, if it was a Muslim extremist spreading propoganda for a terrorist group he would be jailed. That's what this guy has done so nae luck.

[Phil D. Rolls]

He should be in a loony bin.

I'm surprised his lawyer didn't try that - they usually do when the only thing wrong with someone is that they are an idiot.

[LeighLoyal]

Even more loony than the death cult he claimed to be representing. Enjoy the porridge.

[snooky]

...and he (and everyone like him) gets a vote, which is just a scarey