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FBI Investigates Possible Threats Directed at House Democrats
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...use-democrats/
First, let me be very specific in my words here. I do not approve of violence, vandalism or threats. Directed at congress, the President, or their families.
That said, I can understand the frustration many feel as of late, a frustration that is growing as the divide between government and the people widens.
Understand, if you threaten these people, you -will- be investigated. Understand that the Secret Service, the FBI and the Capital Police are not slouches when it comes to their jobs, and they will put maximum effort into these investigations.
With all that said however, I feel that I must say, if any lawmaker is currently a little afraid, then Good.
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| More than 10 lawmakers have complained they've received threats since the run-up to Sunday's House vote on a health insurance overhaul, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Wednesday, and law enforcement officials are taking the allegations seriously. Federal law enforcement officials are investigating at least two possible threats directed at members of Congress and their families that Democrats suggest are related to their vote for health care reform. Plus the office of Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich. -- who initially opposed the Senate's health bill over concerns about abortion funding but switched to support the plan following assurance from the White House -- has received several threatening messages, recordings of which have been obtained by Fox News. |
That said, I can understand the frustration many feel as of late, a frustration that is growing as the divide between government and the people widens.
Understand, if you threaten these people, you -will- be investigated. Understand that the Secret Service, the FBI and the Capital Police are not slouches when it comes to their jobs, and they will put maximum effort into these investigations.
With all that said however, I feel that I must say, if any lawmaker is currently a little afraid, then Good.
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.They should fear for their jobs, their elite status, their special privilege, and their perks. It's not the time for them to fear for their lives. As I've said before, bombard them with letters, emails, phone calls. Protest, peacefully, outside their offices. Show up at their rally's and peacefully protest. Support their opponents who hold your views as important, who will need your time, your money, your efforts and your votes. Government in the US changes at the voting booth, not the battle field.
Thomas Jefferson
Absolutly. i'm behind you 100% I can understand people thinking this is what they need to do, but they need to think if it was there familys.
ReplyDeletePeople are mad, and they are thinking less clearly than ever. They are lashing out, based on misunderstandings, and fear. Bluntly put, they need to chill.
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