Posted on 12/26/2004 7:26:45 AM PST by SandRat
It's a KNIGHT RIDDER story and interesting new bunch of warriors in the War on Terror.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailystar.com ...
You mean that now that the Federal Govt is too lazy or just plain stupid to keep out terrorists they(govt) have pressed into service Convieniece Store clerks.
"While not widely known, the Bin & Barrel and every other U.S. business must steer clear of people on the government's 192-page list of "specially designated nationals," which has more than 5,000 names and is updated frequently. Otherwise, businesspeople could face huge fines and a long stay in prison. "
Not that I disagree with businesses keeping an eye out for these terror types, but social service and law enforcement (governement) employees aren't even allowed to ask a person their immigration status. We have some screwed up priorities.
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