Thread by @FreedomFriesInc

(1) Thread: Why it might be a good idea for you to look at these photos and share the link.

Below I list some reasons and offer points on replying to the usual criticisms about it.

fbi.gov/wanted/capitol…

(2) Some of the pix are very clear and if you know of the person you will easily recognize them.

There's an old saying "snitches get stitches." We each have a choice whether we want to help the cops prevent crime & maybe even save lives, or not.

Both options carry some risk.

(3) It is possible to anonymously report info to law enforcement. If you want to, then don't use your own phone, etc.

Giving them your name and details can be helpful if they want more info later. Alternatively, putting it in writing gives you greater control of your message.

(4) Neither you nor I know, at this point, whether and what kind of alleged crimes were committed by each person in the photos.

Some only breached a police line and broke no other laws that day. In that case, they have less to fear than the others.

(5) It's possible to probable that other people have already identified those in the photos. But we don't know.

It comes down to your conscience. If you can live with yourself for not doing this, it's your choice. I would not be able to.

If you're scared, get advice.

(6) Someone in law enforcement, or a lawyer or security expert can help you navigate the process if you fear for your own safety.

Yes I know the FBI has dropped the ball a number of times and arguably are putting more time into this case than others incriminating our opponents.

(7) To me, none of that matters now. You can argue whether it was violence, rioting, sedition, insurrection, or a protest.

Doesn't matter. Violence was carried out, people ended up dead or injured, & unless you stayed behind what was left of the police line, you shd co-operate.

(8) Many on the right use whataboutism to compare 1/6 with the violence of our opponents, esp. last summer.

It's irrelevant & it makes you look worse.

The only way to start finding the facts about what happened is investigation & that's what the FBI is trying to do.

(9) Yes there need to be investigations into the FBI and why they failed to prevent so many cases of violence in recent years.

It sucks when public trust in vital institutions has been eroded. It's very bad for the country.

Both sides share the blame for that, IMO.

(10) Investigations take a looooong time. Patience is required. There's no way to speed it up.

I take an interest in all kinds of crime or disaster stories. I write about them at the time with what we know (via evidence) & what we suspect.

Then a year later I read the report.

(11) Most people don't do that. They believe distortions presented by all kinds of parties, not just the media. There is a spectrum from an innocent mistake due to not enough skepticism, all the way to sharing batshit crazy conspiracy theories.

It can cause real harm.

(12) Be aware that often a criminal will play the victim in some way. I have learned this from observing or surviving abusers at home, work, or church.

Spiritual abuse is real. So are emotional and psychological abuse. They're often associated with physical or sexual abuse.

(13) If you have woken up in recent years to some of the distortion and fraud carried out by institutions like the media, politicians, officials, and others, then that is a good thing.

Just be aware that you may later find there's another side to the story.

(14) It's usually hard to find an accurate other side to the story. Especially when we're very sure we've been lied to in the past, & the people we like say they're going to make things better.

It's a constant struggle & any personal growth in this area should be celebrated.

(15) I'll wrap up here and add to the thread if there are good questions raised by readers.

Also, here's a list of those arrested so far. You might recognize the names and be able to help. All the cases are open to receiving new evidence, of course.

justice.gov/usao-dc/capito…