S Korea deports NoKo sympathizers. Why don't Western states deport ISIS/Al Qaeda sympathizers--before they strike?http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/world/asia/south-korea-to-deport-american-over-warm-words-about-north-korea.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad …
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@rezaaslan So no matter how often someone expresses support for Al Qaeda there's nothing that can be done before he kills someone?
@MaxBoot In a free democracy like ours ONLY actions can be punished, not beliefs
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@rezaaslan@MaxBoot I don't think prosecuting "thought crimes" will be particularly effective in preventing terrorism.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rezaaslan@MaxBoot interesting thread.. Restraining orders are used based on the belief of potential harm (versus actions) - no? -
@rezaaslan@MaxBoot No one should be penalized for beliefs. But if there is clear intent to do harm, then preventive measures seem prudent.
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you are correct in a free democracy only ations can be punished, beliefs (the dangerous kind) are ....to be monitored?
@rezaaslan@MaxBootThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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