if we werent responsible for 9-11 why was the investigation of who was responsible hindered at every step by the bush administration? why is it still being hindered?
hey drew, did ya know that we were the original financiers of the Al Qaeda network? did you know that we helped set up the madrasas for religious extremism?
more on the clampdown of free speech today..
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/1122-09.htm
F.B.I. Scrutinizes Antiwar Rallies
by Eric Lichtblau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has collected extensive information on the tactics, training and organization of antiwar demonstrators and has advised local law enforcement officials to report any suspicious activity at protests to its counterterrorism squads, according to interviews and a confidential bureau memorandum.
Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union
The memorandum, which the bureau sent to local law enforcement agencies last month in advance of antiwar demonstrations in Washington and San Francisco, detailed how protesters have sometimes used "training camps" to rehearse for demonstrations, the Internet to raise money and gas masks to defend against tear gas. The memorandum analyzed lawful activities like recruiting demonstrators, as well as illegal activities like using fake documentation to get into a secured site.
F.B.I. officials said in interviews that the intelligence-gathering effort was aimed at identifying anarchists and "extremist elements" plotting violence, not at monitoring the political speech of law-abiding protesters. <snip>
SHEEOT.. i can see it now.. "sorry folks 20 people in a group.. you need a permit.. it's for your own protection.. oh, and this is your first ticket.. 3rd one and its a felony don't forget to call and let us know next time.. um, so we can keep you safe"