It;s not about "you" and/or "me".
I might be the most stupid out there, but then I doubt ur ability in this matter.
The originator of the thread (matt20) clearly knows what he is talking about. He knows that his recent life threating event makes him feel that he can file for asylum with a hope to get it approved. He never asked you if his recent event qualifies to file asylum. He has done his part, his homework. and he has alreday made up his mind about it
During my recent visit back home there were certain life threatening events that occured due to which i am planning to file for an asylum.

His main concern is what happens to his status once he files asylum and it gets denied. Do he losses his F1 status and finally CPT to work?.

So next time before u point fingers at somone's Intellectual, please be aware of the fact that what makes you right to do so.

Peace......