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We need to talk about how the term terrorist sympathizer is being redefined to mean political enemy. This isn’t just theoretical—it’s a historical pattern used to silence opposition and justify repression.

The Red Scare (1950s): The U.S. government labeled political dissidents, union organizers, and civil rights activists as “communist sympathizers,” leading to blacklists, job losses, and even imprisonment.

The War on Terror (2000s-Present): Muslim Americans, anti-war activists, and whistleblowers were branded as threats, leading to mass surveillance, secret watchlists, and the erosion of due process.

Today: We are seeing an expansion of these tactics, with protesters, journalists, and political activists being labeled as security threats. The goal? Criminalizing dissent and making opposition illegal.

When the government gains the power to decide who is a terrorist sympathizer, it’s only a matter of time before it’s used against anyone who challenges the status quo.

They want to strip away our right to free speech, our right to protest, and our right to disagree. We need to call this out now—before it’s too late.

We should start by not just calling for the release of Mahmoud Khalil but DEMANDING IT! IF WE ALLOW THIS, FREE SPEECH WILL HAVE DIED

Originally Posted By u/whatatrip444 At 2025-03-10 04:58:34 PM | Source