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> it only takes contacting the wrong person randomly some day for that wannabe terrorist to become an actual terrorist I don't think that's true. It takes much
by hackuser 10y ago
> it only takes contacting the wrong person randomly some day for that wannabe terrorist to become an actual terrorist
I don't think that's true. It takes much more: Someone must be willing to give up their current life, career, friends and family; engage in very dangerous and socially taboo activities; train and acquire skills; kill; etc.
Most people don't have the motivation to leave a bad job or relationship. Retail sales isn't even as easy as you describe: Not every inquiry is a sale.
- Karunamon 10y agoAnd so far, (again, assuming correct accounts), every person the FBI has "entrapped" this way has demonstrated that willingness. Up to and including pressing the button on a "bomb" the person believes will kill innocent people.
- hackuser 10y agoThat seems like a different question (and I'm not sure they all went as far as pressing buttons, etc). I was responding to your statement: > it only takes contacting the wrong person randomly some day for that wannabe terrorist to become an actual terrorist
- Retric 10y agoPeople have been convinced to torture and kill others due to a stern look from someone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment