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To: Restorer
Christian Identity is a very specific group of kooks who claim to be Christians.
I've seen that from many posters already. I wonder how many everyday, run-o'-the-mill LEOs know that.
Do you think that if they are not aware of the specific group in question it could be construed to mean any Christian? Who is to educate all LEOs about this particular group?
If an LEO has a personal grudge against Christians in general could this be open to abuse?
Just some rhetoricals...no need to reply, unless you just want to.
105 posted on 11/16/2001 1:07:08 PM PST by philman_36
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To: philman_36
Good points. Of course, exactly similar points could be raised about exactly who they mean by black separatists, eco-terrorists and animal rights groups.
107 posted on 11/16/2001 1:07:10 PM PST by Restorer
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To: philman_36
"Christian Identity is a very specific group of kooks who claim to be Christians."

I've seen that from many posters already. I wonder how many everyday, run-o'-the-mill LEOs know that.
Do you think that if they are not aware of the specific group in question it could be construed to mean any Christian? Who is to educate all LEOs about this particular group?

Think about that for a minute. Do you really think that anyone is so obtuse that they'd arrest Santa Clause (Kriss K. Kringle) because they read a flyer that said to be on the lookout for "KKK" people?

Absurd, isn't it.

No more absurd than trying to scare a bunch of people by insinuating that a call to be wary of "Christian Identity" members is to be interpreted as a threat against "Christians in general".

"But Sarge, I had to kill Rev. Smith -- he identified himself as a Christian, and after all, that FBI flyer and all, well, I had no choice!"

If I had a wet noodle I'd slap you with it right about now. Tell me -- if you don't want neo-nazi outfits to be listed by name, then how do you propose they be listed?

I swear, there are a bunch of panic mongers here who sound like apologists for the neo-nazis. Think about it! You're all jumping up and down screaming bloody murder because the FBI listed a few neo-nazi outfits by name!

Sheesh!

117 posted on 11/16/2001 1:07:26 PM PST by Don Joe
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