I've been in a debate with someone (brother of a friend) on facebook about the fair tax. As might be expected, once confronted with the facts about it (from the fair tax website), he went on a rant about how I was pulling "obscure" facts (which came from the conclusion of the article), and then posted the following (over the fold):
"[T]here is another consideration i suspect you have completely failed to take into account in our debate over our national affairs; there are millions of people like Ken and me that are not willing to peacefully live under your utopian... socialist state. We are all armed, prepared members of the US Militia, (10 U.S.C. 311)(you are a member too) and when called, we will fight for our freedom. How do you reconcile representative government with armed patriots saying NO? I rather think that if you don't want to head down the path of authoritarianism, you either (1) compromise big time, or (2) give up an let us let you be free....because ultimately you can't have your way without violence. Yes, I mean that, with all my soul."
Of course, then it devovled into him calling me a Nazi when I said the FBI might be interested in his post.
So the question is, what I should I do? Beyond the fact that he's likely just frothing at the mouth, is this a serious threat? Should the authorities be notified?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.