US Pentagon scientist arrested for 'agreeing to be Israeli spy'

Jerusalem Post ^ | 10-19-09

[CaptRon]

Only if you were enticed to do something you weren’t already predisposed to do.

[Sawdring]

Good idea. Stuff is classified for a reason, just because Israel is our ally, doesn’t mean she needs full access to our secrets. The same with Britain, Japan, Germany and especially China.

[SJackson]

All spys that I know of were arrested for actually passing information to the enemy or a foreign nation. They actually did some spying and espionage. Maybe this will come out in court and maybe this Nozette will be charged with actual espionage...But so far what I see is a man who handed over top secret material to the FBI who was faking being from a foreign power. Is this really the best we can do? Yeah it’s against the law but we should be arresting spies who actually commit espionage

I'm not a lawyer, so I don't know the significance of "thinking" you're passing classified information to another nation. I do know that passing classified information to anyone without the proper clearance and need can land you in jail. Accepting money, yes, it's espionage, though I don't know the actual charge. And catching this guy, it's catching someone who would actually commit espionage. He thought he was.

Is this the best use of resources? I don't know. Perhaps not. There are real agents out there.

[dennisw]

This account is from an Israeli paper and they may be inaccurate..... lost in translation

It could well be that the FBI will come out with real espionage charges against Nozette. Acts where he actually handed over sensitive materials to a foreign power. So far all you have is the FBI impersonating Israelis wanting secret information

My guess is there will be charges that he handed over sensitive materiel to Israeli agents

[SJackson]

Stuff is classified for a reason, just because Israel is our ally, doesn’t mean she needs full access to our secrets.

Read the article, this has nothing at all to do with Israel.

[SJackson]

My guess is there will be charges that he handed over sensitive materiel to Israeli agents

Bet you there won't. That's not why they chose Israel, it was for the headline.

[dennisw]

Look at it this way...
All the famous spy cases you have read about for the last 30 years....Materiel was actually passed to enemies of the United States or to foreign powers like Israel

Not one case involved a wanna be spy like this guy
But pay attention because maybe real spy charges are upcoming for Nozette

[wmileo]

"Nope, but your ticket is definitely Al Sharpton - Abe Foxman 2012."

Your silly!

[dennisw]

http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=8866974

[centurion316]

If the guy thought that he was passing secrets to a foreign agent, did it willingly, and accepted money for doing so; then he’s guilty as hell, but in consideration of the circumstances, we should refrain from using tracer ammo on him, and stick to plain old service ball.

The lawyers can sort through all of procedural stuff, and he’ll get plenty of free legal help, of that you can be sure. The only way I’ll revise my opinion is if the narrative of his actions proves to be a total hoax.

[Sawdring]

I did read the article. People on this thread think because this guy wanted to sell classified info to the Israelis, that it is some sort of get Israel plan. They caught a traitor and he should be dealt with appropriately.

[SJackson]

If your point is that this isn’t a headline making bust of a severe threat to American security, I agree. The time and funds spent on it relative to actual threats to our security I’ve no way to judge.

[wmileo]

"You may have detected that I have little patience for those who jump to the defense of traitors. I have reason to behave in that way, and am more than willing to compare my service with that of any who would challenge it.

I have concluded that you are a silly piece of work who probably changes feet every time you open your mouth.

You made a stupid attack on another FREEPER who disagreed with you and I am calling you on it.

Oh! did you serve with John Kerry too?

[dennisw]

I’m on your side basically. Lets see what develops

[airborne]

Well, it seems as if you don't agree with the basic principle that the severity of the punishment should be proportionate to the severity of the crime.

It is possible.

20 years hard labor is an alternative I also suggested.

That being said, I think the current sentences may be a bit light if, in fact, he is found to be guilty of spying on his country.

I guess I'm just old fashioned that way.

[airborne]

That's not why they chose Israel, it was for the headline.

Excellent point!

The Obama Administration Pentagon could have chosen any country. Why Israel?

[airborne]

The only way I’ll revise my opinion is if the narrative of his actions proves to be a total hoax.

Guilty until proven innocent! Nice!!!

[centurion316]

I attacked people who are willing to stand up for traitors because they don’t like the current Administration. Well, I don’t like them either, but I’m not going start taking sides with those who are ready to sell out the country. Not every FBI agent is a willing foil for the Attorney General.

Several of the recipients of my original post made comments that gave the impression that they were in this guys corner. Their subsequent remarks have clarified that they don’t approve. I’m happy to defend my position. They aren’t able to defend theirs, and while its nice of you to try to jump in and help them out, it won’t have much effect.

[Slings and Arrows]

WAR IS PEACE

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY

IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

BIG KENYAN IS WATCHING

[Slings and Arrows]

Give him the same punishment as an al-Qaeda terrorist - resettle him in Bermuda.