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To: Smogger
all the grabs you is the attitude and demeanor of the task force spokesman, whether he is a beneficiary of affirmative action or if he's PC

No, that not all that grabs me, not by a long shot. What grabs me is that the media and the public are being led around by the nose, with press conferences carefully delayed to build up suspense, with Q&A sessions that are meaningless and absurd, because their are plenty of questions, and no answers, and that so many people, including the media, are buying the BS, while people are dying and others live in fear.

Meanwhile the media and the public, who, if used correctly, can be tremendous sources of info and support, are continually being held at bay -- with Moose speeches condemning the media early on, the much-publicized arrests and prosecution of witnesses (great way to encourage people to come forward), and the lack of public outcry when people are dragged from their vehicles and handcuffed for the crime of driving a white van, which may or may not be connected, by LE's own admission. (At least that particular tactic wasn't used this morning...).

Fear can be constructive, when it makes you more alert to your surroundings. It is also destructive, when it makes you accept tactics, including suppression of information and strong-arm tactics that would not otherwise be tolerated in a free society.

If this is a dress rehearsal for what the Feds believe are "inevitable attacks" on the U.S., God help us all.

861 posted on 10/22/2002 11:35:57 AM PDT by browardchad
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To: browardchad
Alright well I agree with all that ;-)
884 posted on 10/22/2002 11:47:59 AM PDT by Smogger
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