"People shouldn't be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
Posted on 04/14/2009 2:30:31 PM PDT by kellynla
In response to a newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report that warns of dangers associated with "right-wing extremists" – and singles out returning war veterans as particular threats – the American Legion has fired off a letter to DHS in protest.
"I think it is important for all of us to remember that Americans are not the enemy. The terrorists are," writes David K. Rehbein, national commander of the American Legion, to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano.
The Legion's letter comes in response to a report titled "Right-wing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment," dated April 7, which warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed "right-wing extremists" concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty.
The document, first reported by talk-radio host and WND columnist Roger Hedgecock, suggests worsening economic woes, potential new legislative restrictions on firearms and "the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks."
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John Raughter, communications director for the American Legion, told WND that conjuring images of returning veterans as "lone wolf extremists" is unfair.
"We don't like these stereotypes," said Raughter. "Veterans are people who served their country, most of the time heroically. To denigrate their service, cite disgruntled military veterans, brings back images of the stereotypes Vietnam veterans faced when returning.
"It's sad that the report comes from DHS," Raugher added. "It could be from some fringe group."
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Semper Fi, Kelly
If America needs to be afraid of its military veterans, then there is something seriously the matter with America.
This is crazy.
These people in the White house are certifiable.
Looks like DHS is shaping up to be Obama’s Gestapo.
Okay, let’s see how “radical” I am:
1. I am a veteran.
2. I am a military retiree.
3. I am a member of the American Legion.
4. I sport a Gasden flag on my gas guzzling SUV.
5. I am a Freeper.
6. I am a gun owner.
7. I am a Christian - Catholic, in fact.
8. I am a Constitutional Constructionist.
9. I am not Anglo-Saxon. I am of Iberian heritage (Spanish).
10. I don’t pay Federal taxes.
Do I qualify?
Once we get back control of the government we need to start some serious investigations,
"People shouldn't be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
More and more, we are considering leaving the United States.
My parents left Mussolini’s Italy for pretty much the same reasons. Mandatory “Volunteer” camps, the government making friends with foreign tyrants while turing on its own citizens who oppose government policies, scapegoating of the Jews, nationalization of banks and industry, and the adulation of “il Duce”, which means about the same thing as “der Fuehrer”.
If they haven't figured that out then this is just par for the course. If they have, then they are finally openly admitting that the Left see the US Military as a threat. I don't no which is loonier.
HEY DHS, GET A LIFE!!!
PS: If anyone does not believe that this has DEAR LEADER's MARXIST PRINTS ALL OVER IT, then I got _________ I'd like to sell you!!!
Thank you for posting this!! The word is out, and it can’t be taken back.
Ten times over ... :-)
America is not afraid.
Big Government is.
yes, but they are talking about enemies of the New World Order..global government...that’s what they are talikng about and who they serve.
HELL NO!
How about a second American REVOLUTION!
The current American Government can burn in HELL for all I care.
..and I don’t give a f*ng damn who sees this either.
Take me to the trains, I will gladly go.
oh this is obamas way of silencing his critics....sounds like they know we are on to them and letting the country know and they are trying to stop it!
you’re one terrifying s.o.b.
I think the lefties are gettin a little worried and are beginning to feel the heat from the raging right!!
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