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May 09, 2006

Again with the DMA Terrorism Declaration

Wrap your logic around this one in regards to the new Declaration of Material Assistance from Homeland Security.

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Main Entry: ter·ror·ism
Pronunciation: 'ter-&r-"i-z&m
Function: noun
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion

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ter·ror·ism
The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.

If you read the Terrorist Exclusion List (which lists all of the groups for which the DMA is pertaining to) you will come to two glaring ommissions. Two groups which have a vocal and visual presence in Ohio, and have for some time. Two groups that fit the definitions of terrorism as included above... and in the mind of any that hear their name. Who do I speak of? None other than the Klan and the Nazi Skinheads.

We are so profoundly hysterical over outside groups that we ignore the dangers on our doorsteps. The churchburners... the gay beaters... the marching race haters with their nonstop rhetoric and threats of violence. What does it take for them to be considered a threat? Hmmm... collection of armed weaponry... training of youth as a force to unite on some day against race-haters and others.

Seems like they fit the formula to me. Do we need another Oklahoma City to remind us? I think not. Homeland Security needs to get its head out of the ground and research things before they do them.

Posted by Ravennacht at May 9, 2006 09:12 AM Posted to Politics