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TheProle

(4,186 posts)
Thu Dec 5, 2024, 12:53 PM Dec 2024

CEO Killer: Domestic Terrorist [View all]

Domestic Terrorism for the FBI’s purposes is referenced in U.S. Code at 18 U.S.C. 2331(5),
and is defined as activities:

• Involving acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United
States or of any State;
• Appearing to be intended to:
o Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
o Influence the policy of government by intimidation or coercion; or
o Affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination or kidnapping;
and
• Occurring primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/fbi-dhs-domestic-terrorism-definitions-terminology-methodology.pdf/view

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CEO Killer: Domestic Terrorist [View all] TheProle Dec 2024 OP
Does it meet the criteria? Fiendish Thingy Dec 2024 #1
Fair points, TheProle Dec 2024 #2
I think Fiendy is correct. nt yagotme Dec 2024 #4
If he shot the CEO because of UHC's policies, it was in retaliation for Ocelot II Dec 2024 #3
I agree. If that was the shooter's motive, it was an assassination. yardwork Dec 2024 #7
The Oligarch run state will ALWAYS declare an attack on them is an attack on 'the State' Attilatheblond Dec 2024 #16
Wealthy corporations making billions fleecing and killing Americans are not the US government. Irish_Dem Dec 2024 #5
And they do it legally.... Happy Hoosier Dec 2024 #11
Yes the US has made it legal to kill and torment Americans in many different ways. Irish_Dem Dec 2024 #13
That's the theroy anyway Attilatheblond Dec 2024 #20
So as usual special consideration for the wealthiest people. mucifer Dec 2024 #6
It's not special consideration. Attacking *anyone* for commercial behavior Ocelot II Dec 2024 #9
Yep Attilatheblond Dec 2024 #21
Nope. Kingofalldems Dec 2024 #8
THAT is terrorism Attilatheblond Dec 2024 #22
Ignorant question GusBob Dec 2024 #10
While it definitely seems like revenge TheProle Dec 2024 #12
At the moment no, sarisataka Dec 2024 #14
LOL n/t leftstreet Dec 2024 #15
Still laughing out loud? TheProle Dec 2024 #24
They've got to label the shooter a terrorist. k55f5r Dec 2024 #17
Post removed Post removed Dec 2024 #18
Corporations are the State and have been for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if this is classified as a terrorist act. jalan48 Dec 2024 #19
Or domestic enemy as stated in the oath of office. And the orange one still walks free. nt Hotler Dec 2024 #23
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