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I would not over-analyze it. That said, here is my over-analysis. :-)
It could be used as an opportunity for special agents to pay you a visit and have a chat with you about Emma Gee and WoG. If that were to happen, it could just be standard operating procedure for them to talk to everyone who received a threatening communication directed at a politician. On the other hand, if Emma Gee is really an agent provocateur, it might be that the visit by special agents to talk to you is really a ruse to let you know that they are "around" (i.e.; keeping an eye on you).
If they really want to make an impact on you or to elicit as much information from you as possible, they will approach you suddenly when you are off guard and outside of your house (e.g.; walking the dog, going for a bicycle ride, etc.). If that happens, you might want to politely but firmly let them know that they can reach you through your attorney. If they ask for the name of your attorney, do not give it to them, and let them know that you can have your attorney contact them. Likewise, if you should ever be visited at your house, I would not recommend letting them inside. I would tell them the same thing as before, "I'm sorry, but you will need to contact me through my attorney. Have a nice day."
Oh, one more thing. When you mention your attorney to them, they may try and make you feel culpable by saying something like, "Oh, do you have something to hide?" It's a trick to put you on the defensive and make you talk - don't fall for it. Just repeat what you said previously, "I'm sorry, but you will need to contact me through my attorney. Have a nice day." Don't be fooled by their psychological tricks into voluntarily talking.
In any case, be sure to get their business cards. If they do not have business cards, get their names and badge numbers. Also, ask for the name of their SAC (Special Agent in Charge) (pronounced like "sack").
It's nothing against special agents, but if they do pay you a visit, I would not assume that they are there for your best interest (even though they might really be there for your best interest). They're not babies - they can handle rejection.
May 31, 2008, 10:36:00 PM
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