I agree with you totally on your sentiments about Cooper. I was actually able to talk to him one night by phone, just after his short wave program went off the air. I was fascinated. He spent quite a bit of time with me as we discussed several ideas. I found him to be highly intelligent and he asked tough questions; very perceptive. He had such a strong personally, backed up by conviction, and while I certainly did not agree with him on everything, many of his ideas were plausible and made me think.
I have not listened to his short wave show in 2 or 3 years because it came on so late here; but now I am sad that I shall never hear him live on radio again.
Is it just a coincidence that Cooper is knocked off during the "anti-terror" campaign? The "national security" apparatus now has the perfect cover for the elimination of the leaders of patriot and militia groups. Funny how the major media has no interest in the police killing of a very well known broadcaster and author. I guess it just wouldn't do to make people curious about his views or the incident. As for you apologists for the police state, I can see why you're not worried. You're obviously too dumb to be of concern to those who would take away our liberties.