I refused to become an FBI informant, the government put me on the no fly list

Re:I refused to become an FBI informant, the government put ... by boomboomsubban on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @03:15PM (#26716115)

>With so many Muslims why did they choose him?

It's their job to pick someone, you can't assume guilt because he was chosen.

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Re:I refused to become an FBI informant, the government put ... by mr-wendel on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @03:30PM (#26716317)

Additionally, if you're not not assuming guilt then there is one thing you can assume: leverage.

He's got a lot to lose which the article makes painfully clear:

- time with family

- personal reputation

- fulfilling personal/religion goals

- ... and a lot more

Personally, I think it enlightening to consider the opposite scenario: what about those on the fringe with nothing to lose? The FBI has a life changing program for you! They'll give you a sense of purpose, a feeling like you're part of something, and all the support you need to ... become the star of the next foiled terrorist plot.

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Re:I refused to become an FBI informant, the government put ... by kelnos on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @04:07PM (#26716743)

Exactly. And in this guy's case, he also has a wife who is not a US citizen, so they can additionally threaten him with messing with her immigration status.

Leverage takes many forms, and need not have anything to do with being guilty of a crime.

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Re:I refused to become an FBI informant, the government put ... by nashashmi on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @03:28PM (#26716288)

Often it is a guy who has little time , loved ones, and is both disconnected with the community and weak jurisprudentially IOW doesn’t know how to defend himself.

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