As more information emerges about one of the Syrian passports found at the Paris attacks, voices from all side of the political spectrum are clamoring to use it to make their case.
New evidence suggests the document was forged and used at one point by an individual in Greece—authorites there have matched the paperwork with a set of fingerprints taken during a refugee intake in the country. French officials are now investigating whether those prints match any taken from the crime scene in Paris.
Experts warn there's still no certainty the same individual who used the ducument in Greece traveled to France through the European migrant row, but that hasn't stopped social media from throwing out their ideas.
Some suggest Daesh organized for the passport to be planted near the site of the attack in order to deepen European mistrust of refugees arriving from Syria. A write-up on Egyptian Streets suggests Daesh's aim may be to promote the idea of a "West vs Islam" conflict, thus causing Syrian refugees to side with them after facing persecution at the hands of Europeans. Or at least cause those planning to flee Syria to rethink their plans and remain in areas controlled by Daesh.
This theory has been one of the most popular among Twitter users.
My other theory is that IS planted the Syrian passport so that the refugees aren't welcomed in Europe and they're forced to go back to Syria
— arfa (@arfaa_x) November 16, 2015
Terrorists planted passport in order to make Europe attack refugees who are fleeing Daesh https://t.co/QtM4z2mrw5 And it's a success
— Filipe S Henriques (@FHenriques) November 16, 2015
Wouldn't it be obvious to assume FIRST that ISIS planted the passport to stop countries from accepting refugees who are fleeing THEM?
— Jana (@nanapointblank) November 15, 2015
Meanwhile, the ring-wing corner of the Internet is hailing the document as proof that Daesh militants are entering the West unabated, disguised as asylum seekers. They claim that's what caused the Paris attacks, meaning the safest option for Europe is to close its borders entirely.
Fuckers going "told you so" Passport was fake - Doesn't disprove theory that the Shooter came to Europe as a refugee on fake passport 1/2
— Multi talentless (@DubWeasel) November 17, 2015
So a terrorist used a fake passport to enter Europe with refugees, but yes, let's welcome un-vetted folks here! https://t.co/kPf2QQd6sQ
— Kate (@kateinva) November 16, 2015
@CuffyMeh "It was a *fake* passport, therefore he was a *fake* refugee, therefore it doesn't *count*." Is that the logic?
— MarkthePark (@Schnozz84) November 16, 2015
Finally, there are those who scream conspiracy, claiming it was the French government or some other official entity who planted the passports in order to stir up a xenophobia in Western cities as an excuse to close their borders and get rid of refugees.
Question remains: why was there a fake passport at the scene? Hints at a conspiracy but it's served its purpose & will be swept aside.
— sayeed anjum (@asanjum) November 17, 2015
Paris followers, plz think! Fake passport left behind, no real injuries shown -only red clothes, monuments all frenchy so quick?! #falseflag
— Maggie Luna (@maggielet) November 16, 2015
