AnticorRifling
04-19-2009, 02:51 AM
So I got this email and gave it a read, I haven't checked into the source or validity of the content but I thought I'd share because it's an interesting read (or it was interesting to me at least):
The Dept Of Homeland Security has now openly stated via
memorandum & action alerts ....
those that oppose the current administrations policies on the
economy, abortion, gun control, free trade, tax policy, gay rights,
expansion of government, overseas alignments, corporate take overs,
"green" initiatives, and/or if you are a veteran of the armed forces...
you should be considered a subversive & potential domestic terrorist.
Their recent assessment has gone out to federal, state, and local law
enforcement agencies throughout the country.. and has already resulted
in the detention, harrassment, questioning,and investigation of a number
of innocent citizens.
Better take your Republican, anti-abortion, MIA, anti-Obama, NRA, and
military veteran stickers off your car....
This is no joke.. and the director of DHS has reiterated her stance
and opinion on this policy resulting in the below lawsuit that
is now pending.........
I would consider this now a rogue agency that has turned its
attention & focus on its own citizenery and populace at a time
when any area of crime increase has been due to illegal alien, drug,
and gang activity. Our borders are spilling over with undesirable
elements that come to this country intending on illegal & dangerous
activities.. I believe the director should vacate office and the dept
stand down from all such memorandums, policies, statements, & unwarranted
assessments on our legal, law abiding citizens who promote & follow the Constituion
of the United States. I guess my rant here now puts me on their list - so be it.
Subject: Federal Lawsuite Filed
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:48:37 -0400
Lawsuit Filed Against Janet Napolitano
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Janet Napolitano Over Homeland Security’s Rightwing Extremism PolicyApril 16, 2009
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced today that it has filed a federal lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. The lawsuit claims that her Department’s “Rightwing Extremism Policy,” as reflected in the recently publicized Intelligence Assessment, “Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment,” violates the civil liberties of combat veterans as well as American citizens by targeting them for disfavored treatment on account of the political beliefs. Click here to read the Law Center’s complaint.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of nationally syndicated conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage, Gregg Cunningham (President of the pro-life organization Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, Inc (CBR)), and Iraqi War Marine veteran Kevin Murray. The Law Center claims that Napolitano’s Department (DHS) has violated the First and Fifth Amendment Constitutional rights of these three plaintiffs by attempting to chill their free speech, expressive association, and equal protection rights. The lawsuit further claims that the Department of Homeland Security encourages law enforcement officers throughout the nation to target and report citizens to federal officials as suspicious rightwing extremists and potential terrorists because of their political beliefs.
Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center stated, “The Obama Administration has declared war on American patriots and our Constitution. The Report even admits that the Department has no specific information on any plans of violence by so-called ‘rightwing extremists.’ Rather, what they do have is the expression of political opinions by certain individuals and organizations that oppose the Obama administration’s policies, and this expression is protected speech under the First Amendment.”
Thompson added, “Janet Napolitano is lying to the American people when she says the Report is not based on ideology or political beliefs. In fact, her report would have the admiration of any current or past dictator in the way it targets political opponents.”
The Report specifically mentions the following political beliefs that law enforcement should use to determine whether someone is a “rightwing extremist”:
Opposes restrictions on firearms
Opposes lax immigration
Opposes the policies of President Obama regarding immigration, citizenship and the expansion of 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
The Law Center is asking the court to declare that the DHS policy violates the First and Fifth Amendments, to permanently enjoin the Policy and its application to the plaintiffs’ speech and other activities, and to award the plaintiffs their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for having to bring the lawsuit.
Additional article regarding this lawsuit:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=95244
The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America’s Christian heritage and moral values, including the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.
The Dept Of Homeland Security has now openly stated via
memorandum & action alerts ....
those that oppose the current administrations policies on the
economy, abortion, gun control, free trade, tax policy, gay rights,
expansion of government, overseas alignments, corporate take overs,
"green" initiatives, and/or if you are a veteran of the armed forces...
you should be considered a subversive & potential domestic terrorist.
Their recent assessment has gone out to federal, state, and local law
enforcement agencies throughout the country.. and has already resulted
in the detention, harrassment, questioning,and investigation of a number
of innocent citizens.
Better take your Republican, anti-abortion, MIA, anti-Obama, NRA, and
military veteran stickers off your car....
This is no joke.. and the director of DHS has reiterated her stance
and opinion on this policy resulting in the below lawsuit that
is now pending.........
I would consider this now a rogue agency that has turned its
attention & focus on its own citizenery and populace at a time
when any area of crime increase has been due to illegal alien, drug,
and gang activity. Our borders are spilling over with undesirable
elements that come to this country intending on illegal & dangerous
activities.. I believe the director should vacate office and the dept
stand down from all such memorandums, policies, statements, & unwarranted
assessments on our legal, law abiding citizens who promote & follow the Constituion
of the United States. I guess my rant here now puts me on their list - so be it.
Subject: Federal Lawsuite Filed
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:48:37 -0400
Lawsuit Filed Against Janet Napolitano
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Janet Napolitano Over Homeland Security’s Rightwing Extremism PolicyApril 16, 2009
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced today that it has filed a federal lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. The lawsuit claims that her Department’s “Rightwing Extremism Policy,” as reflected in the recently publicized Intelligence Assessment, “Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment,” violates the civil liberties of combat veterans as well as American citizens by targeting them for disfavored treatment on account of the political beliefs. Click here to read the Law Center’s complaint.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of nationally syndicated conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage, Gregg Cunningham (President of the pro-life organization Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, Inc (CBR)), and Iraqi War Marine veteran Kevin Murray. The Law Center claims that Napolitano’s Department (DHS) has violated the First and Fifth Amendment Constitutional rights of these three plaintiffs by attempting to chill their free speech, expressive association, and equal protection rights. The lawsuit further claims that the Department of Homeland Security encourages law enforcement officers throughout the nation to target and report citizens to federal officials as suspicious rightwing extremists and potential terrorists because of their political beliefs.
Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center stated, “The Obama Administration has declared war on American patriots and our Constitution. The Report even admits that the Department has no specific information on any plans of violence by so-called ‘rightwing extremists.’ Rather, what they do have is the expression of political opinions by certain individuals and organizations that oppose the Obama administration’s policies, and this expression is protected speech under the First Amendment.”
Thompson added, “Janet Napolitano is lying to the American people when she says the Report is not based on ideology or political beliefs. In fact, her report would have the admiration of any current or past dictator in the way it targets political opponents.”
The Report specifically mentions the following political beliefs that law enforcement should use to determine whether someone is a “rightwing extremist”:
Opposes restrictions on firearms
Opposes lax immigration
Opposes the policies of President Obama regarding immigration, citizenship and the expansion of 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
The Law Center is asking the court to declare that the DHS policy violates the First and Fifth Amendments, to permanently enjoin the Policy and its application to the plaintiffs’ speech and other activities, and to award the plaintiffs their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for having to bring the lawsuit.
Additional article regarding this lawsuit:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=95244
The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America’s Christian heritage and moral values, including the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.