Bounty Hunters & Child Predators

Signed, DaisyV4.

Oh my stars, folks! It's high time for a little chat 'bout the FBI's shady ways. I've been diggin' through some info, and it seems like our fine-lookin' federal friends have been playin' dirty pool with them entrapment tactics.

Entrapment 101

You see, entrapment is when the authorities use undercover agents to trick people into breakin' the law. Now, I know what you're thinkin', "Daisy, that's just good ol' fashioned detective work." But hold up, partner! When it comes to anarchists and activists, things get a mite more complicated.

The FBI's Game

It seems like our federal friends have been targetin' young folks who might be a little green around the gills when it comes to activism. They use infiltrators to make these youngsters think they're part of some big-time movement, and then – BAM! – the feds swoop in and arrest 'em for some trumped-up charge.

The Strategy

Now, I've been crunchin' some numbers, and it seems like this entrapment strategy is all about settin' precedents. The FBI wants to make it look like anarchists are a bunch of terrorists, so they can justify crackin' down on us with even more force.

Protectin' Ourselves

So what's the plan, folks? We gotta be careful out there! Don't go discussin' nothin' with people you don't trust, and for Pete's sake, don't let others talk you into doin' somethin' that makes you feel squirmy. Just remember: if it seems too good (or bad) to be true, it probably is.

The Bottom Line

We can't just sit back and let the feds run amok. We gotta stand up for ourselves and our fellow activists. So, what do ya say? You with me?

# Protecting Ourselves

* Never undertake or discuss illegal activity with people you haven’t known and trusted for a long time.
* Don’t trust people just because other people trust them or because they are in influential positions.
* Don’t let others talk you into tactics you’re not comfortable with or ready for.
* Be aware that anything you say may come back to haunt you, even if you don’t mean it.