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>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.
by boomboomsubban 6y ago
>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.
- nashashmi 6y agoOften 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.
- mr-wendel 6y agoAdditionally, 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.
- kelnos 6y agoExactly. 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.