Groups Protest Warning of Right Wing Radicalization
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WedNEWSday - April 15th, 2009
An “assessment” released by Janet Napolitano, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. warns of an unfounded rise in “right-wing extremist groups” recruitment of new members. Specifically, law enforcement needs to be highly vigilant of anyone who is pro-life, owns a gun, or is a returning war veteran. The federal government now considers such individuals as terrorist threats.
The report informs law enforcement officials to be cautious of those who might hold any of the following beliefs and therefore alleged by the report to a “rightwing extremist.”
Opposes restrictions on firearms Opposes lax immigration Opposes Obama on immigration, citizenship & expanding social programs Opposes continuation of free trade agreements Opposes same-sex marriage Has paranoia of foreign regimes Fear of Communist regimes Opposes one world government Bemoans the decline of U.S. stature in the world. Upset with loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs to China and India . . . and the list goes on
FOXNews.com does a fine job of highlighting the report and illustrating the displeasure and disgust of many Americans.
The report, titled “Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment,” released last week by DHS’ Office of Intelligence and Analysis, said while there is no specific information that domestic right-wing terrorists are planning acts of violence, it suggests acts of violence could come from unnamed “right-wing extremists” concerned about illegal immigration, abortion, increasing federal power and restrictions on firearms — and it singles out returning war veterans as susceptible to recruitment.
A senior Republican Judiciary Committee aide tells FOX News that the Obama administration “should immediately retract the report and apologize,” saying that according to the report, pro-lifers, anyone who lost their jobs or are one of the thousands of military veterans who have fought to prevent another 9/11 could be suspect.
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano defended the report Wednesday, saying it is part of an ongoing series of assessments to provide information to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies on “violent radicalization” in the United States.
“Let me be clear: we monitor the risks of violent extremism taking root here in the United States,” Napolitano said in a statement. “We don’t have the luxury of focusing our efforts on one group; we must protect the country from terrorism whether foreign or homegrown, and regardless of the ideology that motivates its violence.”
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-FL, told FOX News he was “offended” by the report’s suggestion that returning troops could be potential targets for extremist groups.
“I am very offended and really disturbed that they would even say our military veterans, our returning war heroes would be capable of committing any terrorist acts,” he said. “Where do they get off doing that? I demand an apology from [Napolitano] and even the President of the United States.”
“Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to right-wing extremists,” the report reads. “[DHS] is concerned that right-wing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to boost their violent capabilities.”
Pete Hegseth, chairman of Vets for Freedom, said the report represents a “gross misunderstanding and oversimplification” of the country’s service members.
“It’s amazing they would single out veterans as a threat to this country,” said Hegseth, an Army veteran who served in Iraq. “It underscores a pervasive belief that some are trying to spread that veterans are victims and we’re coming home as damaged goods that need to be coddled instead of celebrated.”
“We are on the lookout for criminal and terrorist activity but we do not nor will we ever monitor ideology or political beliefs,” read Napolitano’s statement. “We take seriously our responsibility to protect civil rights and liberties of the American people, including subjecting our activities to rigorous oversight from numerous internal and external sources.”
Herb London, president of the Hudson Institute, a Washington-based think tank, said DHS’ latest report “clearly appears to censor right-wing opinion,” while its earlier assessment of left-wing extremists does not.
“I must say it’s chilling, it worries me a great deal,” London said. “I never have encountered a time in American life when condemnation of a president is not permitted. This really did strike me as odd, indeed.”
London called on President Obama to repudiate the right-wing report.
“What is the message here? That conservative organizations are not permitted to engage in any language that might be described as unfavorable to the president,” London said. “Keep in mind this is entirely subjective to begin with.”
Why doesn’t the Obama administration just simplify the list to just those individuals who read The Holy Bible and The U.S. Constitution. Barack Obama and Janet Napolitano should look into the mirror. There they will find the real radical, extremists who are threat to The United States of America.
Please view the following video and listen to nationally syndicated radio host Michael Savage express the outrage shared by millions of Americans.
This from FOXNews.com - April 15th, 2009
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/15/protest-grows-report-right-wing-radicalization/
Michael Savage files a lawsuit against DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano - this from MichaelSavage.com - April 16th, 2009
http://www.thomasmore.org/qry/page.taf?id=19
(Thomas More Law Center) The Freedom of Information Act request demands that DHS reveal the basis for its assessment targeting as “rightwing extremists” - here is the 14 page lawsuit filed by Michael Savage
http://michaelsavage.wnd.com/files/filesSavage/Complaint_Against_Department_of_Homeland_Security.pdf
This from FOXNews.com - April 14th, 2009
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