The fact that Schmitz did not plan to shoot Senator Blount does not mean he should not have been arrested. The intent of the person who sends a violent threat online matters because it can indicate the potential danger the person poses. Even if the person did not intend to carry out the threat, the threat itself can cause fear and harm to the recipient and those around them. Therefore, it is important to take all violent threats seriously and investigate them to determine the level of risk they pose.