[Vision2020] Bush Supporter Held for Mental Evaluation

[Tom Hansen]

>From today's (October 28, 2004) Spokesman Review -

 

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Bush supporter held for mental evaluation

 

West Boynton, Fla. When an 18-year-old couldn't convince his girlfriend that
George W. Bush was the right choice for president, he became enraged, put a
screwdriver to her throat and threatened to kill her, sheriff's officials
said.

 

"You won't live to see the next election," Steven Soper told Stacey Silveira
Tuesday night as the two fought inside his home west of Boynton Beach,
according to a police report.

 

Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge William Bollinger ordered Wednesday
that Soper be held without bond in the Palm Beach County Jail pending a
mental health assessment. 

 

According to Silveira, Tuesday was the first time Soper became aware she
supported John Kerry for president. Before that, she was undecided and
considered voting for Bush to appease Soper, she said.

 

On Tuesday, Soper stormed off furious after Silveira's brother mentioned the
family, including Silveira, supported Kerry, family members said.

 

Soper called and ended the relationship, so Silveira drove to his house to
return his belongings. That's where things turned violent.

 

He dragged Silveira into the house kicking and screaming, a police report
said. Neighbor Lisa Belout heard the commotion and called 911.

 

 

Deputies found an enraged Soper with a screwdriver to Silveira's throat
threatening to stab her, a police report said. He was ordered to put the
tool down but refused, so they used Taser stun guns to subdue him, officials
said.

 

 

Soper enlisted in the Marine Corps on Saturday and was to begin basic
training in January.

 

 

Soper faces charges of aggravated battery, false imprisonment and resisting
arrest without violence.

 

Soper likely will be discharged from the Marines, Sgt. David Salazar said.

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