The Gestapo.
On Scene Report Number Five:
Basil and Mr. Basil were at the scene of the tear gas incident at 7th and D (the entrance to the Freeper American Sector) but got away unscathed and are safe and sound back at their hotel.
FReepers who have made it to the American Sector include Congressman Billy Bob, Ironman, Helms, TankerKC (of Rathergate fame), American Child, LeoFL, Nina0113 and Steve 0113, RabidRalph, TrueBlackMan, and Highly Opoinionated. (Please forgive misspellings!)