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Ter·ror·ist (noun): Anyone Who Disagrees with the Government

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The Department of Homeland Security and police forces label anyone who they disagree with - or who disagrees with government policies - as "terrorists".

Don't believe me?

Well, according to a law school professor, pursuant to the Military Commissions Act, "Anyone who ... speaks out against the government's policies could be declared an 'unlawful enemy combatant' and imprisoned indefinitely. That includes American citizens."

And according to an FBI memo, peace protesters are being labeled as "terrorists". Indeed, police have been terrorizing children, little old ladies and other "dangerous" people who attempted to peacefully protest.

And a 2003 FBI memo describes protesters' use of videotaping as an "intimidation" technique, even though - as the ACLU points out - "Most mainstream demonstrators often use videotape during protests to document law enforcement activity and, more importantly, deter police from acting outside the law." The FBI appears to be objecting to the use of cameras to document unlawful behavior by law enforcement itself.

And the Internet has been labeled as a breeding ground for terrorists, with anyone who questions the government's versions of history being especially equated with terrorists.

Now, the state of Missouri has labeled as terrorists current Congressman Ron Paul and his supporters, former Congressman Bob Barr, libertarians in general, anyone who holds gold, and a host of other people.

In other words, anyone who disagrees with the "acceptable" way of looking at things is a terrorist.

How is this different from Stalin or Mao's use of labels such as "enemy of the state"?

 

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As a political activist for decades, I have rejoiced in victories for the people and mourned in defeats. I chose the pen name "George Washington" because - as (more...)
 
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Terrorists != terrorism by Ron R. on Friday, Mar 20, 2009 at 9:19:13 PM
A Joke by Bill Cain on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 11:19:48 AM
It's not a haha funny joke by Ron R. on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 8:57:31 PM
Terrorist - and damn proud of it! by Mr M on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 1:05:00 AM
Tag, you're it! by Sister Begonia on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 12:06:01 PM
I Never by shadow dancer on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 11:16:00 AM
Terrorist is the new Communist by Sister Begonia on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 12:03:25 PM
The Pot Calling the Kettle Black by BajaWind on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 3:35:06 PM
This is not "government, this is predition by William Whitten on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 8:58:47 PM
This is not the path of a democracy. by Jack Harrington on Tuesday, Mar 24, 2009 at 10:35:28 AM