DoJs 8 Steps to intimidate a civilian population

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Step 1: Get someone to make an accusation

In 2000, he was deported from Israel after the authorities there claimed he had donated money to Hamas

Step 2: Get target to forget government has burden of proof

" . . . allegations that he vehemently denied."

Step 3: Ignore the denials

Step 4: Assert a relationship that has not been proven

because of his "known associations ..."

Step 5: Align the target with an unfavoarable image, based only on belief

". . . and financial support to organisations believed to be aiding terrorism

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Step 6: Add the name to the watch list on the basis of innuendo

"A spokesman for the US Department of Homeland Security said Mr Islam was on the "watch list"

Step 7: Ignore the President's statement that intelligence is "just guessing"

Officials said intelligence reports suggested he had given money to Hamas.

Step 8: Deport