re: #374 Anymouse

There is that.

I can say “I’m going to kill person X” but if I am using something that likely won’t do it (a feather pillow) I’m not sure I could be convicted on the attempted murder charge if I slugged him with the pillow. Sure the pillow might kill him, but it probably wouldn’t.

I am not a lawyer though.

“Intent” is the operative word here.