Michael Schellenberger

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Score -110

The 29-year-old Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guardsmen yesterday in Washington, D.C., was “clean on all checks,” a senior U.S. official told CNN. The official told CNN that “the US government had been doing continuous, annual vetting of individuals since the

11/27/2025, 11:01:41 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

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The Afghan man suspected of shooting National Guardsmen was “clean on all checks." But DHS's Inspector General in 2022 warned of inadequate vetting. And a senior intel official tells me, “There wasn’t adequate screening done...We don’t have good fidelity on who any of them are."

The statement discusses the vetting process of an Afghan man suspected of a crime, highlighting concerns about inadequate screening by U.S. authorities. It raises issues of national security and immigration policy, contributing to public discourse on these topics.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to inform the public about potential security lapses, which could be seen as striving to do no harm by advocating for better vetting processes. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The mention of the suspect's nationality and the context of the crime could potentially impact the privacy and dignity of individuals from similar backgrounds, risking stigmatization. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement could promote understanding of the complexities involved in vetting processes, but it may also incite fear or bias against certain groups.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement presents information from officials, which supports constructive dialogue, but it lacks a balanced perspective that includes potential counterarguments or solutions.