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Federal agency warns of radicals on right
The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in "rightwing extremist activity," saying the economic recession, the election of America's first black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white-power militias.
A footnote attached to the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines "rightwing extremism in the United States" as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.
"It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration," the warning says.
Federal agency warns of radicals on right - Washington Times
:shock: I participate in "right wing extremism" because I belong to National Right to Life? --a single issue group opposed to abortion-- ...And Homeland Security "'will be working with its state and local partners over the next several months' to gather information on 'rightwing extremist activity in the United States.'"
In other words, gather information on people like me? :shock: What country do we live in?