Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act Raises Fears of New Gvt Crackdown on Dissent

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A little-noticed anti-terrorism bill quietly making its through Congress is
raising fears of a new affront on activism and constitutional rights. The
Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act was passed in
an overwhelming 400 to six House vote last month. Critics say it could
herald a new government crackdown on dissident activity under the guise of
fighting terrorism.

KAMAU FRANKLIN: I just wanted to add to the Rand comment, particularly with Brian Michael Jenkins, supposed terrorist expert who’s mainly known according to Rand as someone who helped the United States in counter-insurgency measures in Vietnam, which is one of his claims to fame. In addition to that, he wrote a book and in his own book, I just want to quote that says "in their international campaign, the Jihadist will seek common ground with leftist, anti-American and anti-globalization forces who will in turn seek radical Islam comrades against a mutual foe." So I think what Jessica’s talking about, is that, the breadth of it is not focused in on supposed terrorists who are threatening the United States, but folks who have real concerns about where this country is heading, folks who express dissent in various different ways including demonstrations and marches. These are the folks who this bill potentially good target.

Taken from Democracy Now today.....Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act Raises Fears of New Government Crackdown on Dissent
as this bill that was quietly passed last month as a method to so called deter homegrown terrorism. However, in reality it appears it will give the affected appearance of deterring those who might want to oppose or protest what the government is doing. They will then be thought of as under this bill as a form of terrorism.

Is this a bill you agree with and my presidential choice candidate D. Kucinich is the only one so far has voted against it? The Dems are all following along with this ridiculous bill.

This will someday, probably near the election, become another one of the Democratic Party’s dirty little secrets exposed too late. 219 Democrats voted for this bill in the House, and the only Democrats who voted “nay” were; Neil Abercrombie of the 1st District of Hawaii, Jerry Costello of the 12th District of Illinois, and Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich of the 10th District of Ohio. 22 Representatives skipped the vote, including Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul of the 14th District of Texas, whose supporters have been making the most noise about this issue in the blogosphere. Thus far the only Presidential Candidate to vote against this bill is Kucinich.[/color]

This was taken from the article Violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism: A bi-partisan attack on civil liberties.

Peace

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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Rep. Jane Harman's "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act" passed the House 404-6 late last month and now rests in Sen. Joe Lieberman's Homeland Security Committee. Swift Senate passage appears certain.

Not since the "Patriot Act" of 2001 has any bill so threatened our constitutionally guaranteed rights.

I believe these constitutional rights ARE being threatened at Here come the thought police.

Peace

RolandTD20Kdrummer

If people really knew about half the stuff going on their heads would spin. Let me tell you though, once you get that redneck off the couch in America, you're (they're) screwed. It's coming.

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RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:

If people really knew about half the stuff going on their heads would spin. Let me tell you though, once you get that redneck off the couch in America, you're (they're) screwed. It's coming.

It amazes me how the US has no clue how these bills get enacted and citizens are clueless until they are affected someday by it. Then they have a look and may say, "What law are you talking bout"? Can You imagine the possibility that it could be a terrorist act to march in protest ot to be in dissent from your government, the thought is sickening.

Dennis Kucinich for President the only one standing up for Peace.

Peace

RolandTD20Kdrummer

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It amazes me how the US has no clue how these bills get enacted and citizens are clueless until they are affected someday by it. Then they have a look and may say, "What law are you talking bout"? Can You imagine the possibility that it could be a terrorist act to march in protest ot to be in dissent from your government, the thought is sickening.

Dennis Kucinich for President the only one standing up for Peace.

Peace

It is sickening. Under current control and ideology the whole system remains broken. It's needs to be scrapped at the ground level and done over again with humanity in mind.