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Rather a biased article that did not focus on the parts of the Fb post that could have engendered the visit. There may be good reasons why this individual was being watched, given the nature of his writing about armed conflict with authorities.
FBI interrogated man after comment about American Police State on Facebook
http://www.policestateusa.com/2013/fbi-interrogated-man-after-comment-about-american-police-state-on-facebook/
Blaine Cooper, 33, contacted policestateusa.com with a concerning story about how his sentiments posted on Facebook had drawn the attention of the federal government. He showed me the comment and told me that within 24-hours of posting it, he was being contacted by the police and FBI.
His colorful comment was in reference to what he believes is an American Police State, .............
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Typical Freeper mistakes.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)...unless there is some underground "Naiz" police state that I am unaware of.
He should be locked up with an English teacher for 12 weeks.
lastlib
(23,152 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)you naiz's.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)frylock
(34,825 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)It is much needed at times.
Gammar Nazi may be an overstatement when there's no genocide involved.
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)Paragraph's are your friend!
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)They're not supposed to be acting it out.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)Drale
(7,932 posts)that someone hes friends with on Facebook reported him with a screenshot of the post to the FBI.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)I find it comforting to know the armed revolt crowd is being watched.
backscatter712
(26,355 posts)If the local cops, or the feds, pay you a visit, TAKE THE FIFTH!
You have the right to remain silent. That is a right, USE IT!
frylock
(34,825 posts)KY5
(61 posts)I'm glad someone is watching these types of people.
Taitertots
(7,745 posts)Someone is going to hear it and call the FBI. If I read something advocating sedition, I'd call the FBI immediately.