The man who planted an explosive device outside the home of a pro-Palestinian resident has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, despite the court being told about his extensive mental health challenges.

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    30 days ago

    He put a gas can on their hood with a note that they should take down their flag.

    A terrorist threat for sure, calling it a bomb is just pure absurdity.

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      The homemade device was made of a fuel canister with a semi-moist towel stuffed into it, with a disposable lighter and large bolts attached. It was found on a vehicle’s bonnet in Botany.

      Bit more effort there than just putting a gas can on the car, mate. Lighter and wick, it’s only not dangerous if it’s never been used. Even “empty” cans remain flammable for a time due to the fumes left inside.

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          Yeah, that’s why it’s perfectly fine to leave a pile of oily rags laying around as well hey. And definitely no chance of hitting ignition point, not in fuckin Australia which has never even seen a fire started by hot weather and no volatile accelerants.

          Whether you’re a troll or not, you’re pathetically thick. Go back to your room and test the padding for the rest of the day bud.

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            30 days ago

            How often are gas cans exploding on their own in Australia?

            The ignition point of gasoline is 257* C

            Old cars they would just vent the gas tank to atmosphere, parking lots would reek like gas, and everyone smoked.

            Oil soaked rags generate a chemical reaction which generates heat. Gas isn’t going to do that.