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Bettie

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11. This is a question I have asked as well

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Sat Jul 12, 2025, 12:50 PM

Jul 12

but, apparently, if someone says they are ICE, then they are allowed to kidnap people even if they don't work for ICE.

I wonder how many people have been taken by criminals who aren't part of the government.

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So how is the average person supposed to distinguish between ICE and a kidnapper? [View all] milestogo Jul 12 OP

They can't. Call local jurisdiction Law Enforcement and let them sort it out. Will slow down ICE operations anyway. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 12 #1

Not in uniform? Don't show a badge? Kick them in the nuts and run for it. Walleye Jul 12 #2

hear. hear. the three stooges taught me to fight that way via their shows . AllaN01Bear Jul 12 #6

You ask as if there is a difference. unblock Jul 12 #3

After they justaprogressive Jul 12 #4

That's not your job. TommyT139 Jul 12 #5

You aren't supposed to be able to. Causing terror and hazard is ICE's goal. RockRaven Jul 12 #7

I've been wondering what will happen when a citizen shoots one in self-defense. It's bound to happen. Vinca Jul 12 #8

When it happens, I hope there are 100 phones recording the event, as a warning to other "agents" n/t AntiFascist Jul 12 #19

Stand Your Ground laws would seem to apply. yardwork Jul 12 #9

Per the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Danascot Jul 12 #10

This would be an interesting question to ask an NRA spokesperson. Amaryllis Jul 12 #12

There are also "well regulated militias" that could be protecting citizens... AntiFascist Jul 12 #20

This is a question I have asked as well Bettie Jul 12 #11

Its clear they don't realize what a dangerous situation they are creating. milestogo Jul 12 #14

Is there a difference? Bev54 Jul 12 #13

K&R red dog 1 Jul 12 #15

Your choices are Dan Jul 12 #16

Thought from a long time ago... GJGCA Jul 12 #17

I wonder how many Republican members of Congress... HariSeldon Jul 12 #18