>>10028481 (pb)
Yes, but only our side refrains from punishing those who offend us by killing their family members.
He (or, conceivably, she) evidently believes that there is a threat to family members from those who willingly kill innocent family members to punish people. That is, there is a fear of repercussions from those we oppose, who are not constrained by moral considerations.
Am I wrong?
I think it's plausible that, if he's a co-operating witness, whatever terms he's negotiated require him to not interfere in the prosecution of bigger fish.
The only available enforcement mechanism for that is to threaten that, if he leaks information that tips off the bigger fish, his plea deal will be worth nada, and the feds won't protect him.
It's harsh but I don't see any other leverage that federal negotiators would have over him.
Yes, you're correct, but something new will arise, and if we make wise decisions and dank memes today, it will be a better future.