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FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US

November 5th. A date that should be marked on everyone’s calendar as a reminder of the potential dangers lurking in our society. The recent news of the FBI arresting an Afghan man who officials say planned an Election Day attack in the US is both concerning and thought-provoking. While it’s a relief that the attack was thwarted, it’s alarming to think about what could have unfolded if the authorities had not intervened.

The details of this thwarted plot are chilling. The fact that the suspect bought one-way tickets for his wife and child to travel back to Afghanistan raises questions about his intentions and the potential collateral damage he was willing to cause.… Continue reading