Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrested
A Palestinian activist from Sydney has been arrested and accused of “inciting violence” against politicians on social media. For a tweet. What is fraud?
On January 20, Theo Nolan-Isles tweeted an offer of free beer to anyone who “intentionally inflicts physical pain on any politician who votes Yes on the passage of the ‘Combat Antisemitism’ hate speech bill.” Even though he did not directly encourage the violence, but perhaps condoned it—albeit jokingly—Theo is still in prison.
In May 2024, Zionist David Wise was accused and found guilty of planting a bomb in Theo’s car because he was offended by the display of a Palestinian flag. The man had also directly threatened Theo: “Enough! Take down the flag! One chance!!!!”
Despite the obvious connotations, the perpetrator was not charged under the Anti-Terror Law. Both Theo and the bomb maker were accused of “using a transport service to threaten, harass or offend and incite the commission of a criminal offence”.
MWM does not condone any form of violence and is aware that doing so is bad behavior. We also recognize that planting a bomb and offering free beer are two different actions.
Botanical bomb arrest. Sydney man accused of threatening Theo for waving Palestinian flag
Kim Wingerei is a businessman turned author and commentator. He is passionate about freedom of expression, human rights, democracy and the politics of change. Originally from Norway, Kim has lived in Australia for 30 years. Author of ‘Why Democracy is Broken – A Blueprint for Change’.
