Homeland Security warns of radicals on right

So now if we have a differing opinion regarding how our country should be run, we may be labelled as a threat and persecuted by the government. If successful, this may mean the end of peaceful and civil political debate - it will not mean the end of opposition to the government.

As noted elsewhere, the reference to immigration most likely means opponents of illegal immigration. See also this link.

"The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire." ~ Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988)

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Franklin, 1755

“Politics gets pretty messy, but it’s a better alternative than violence.” Dick Gephardt, 2009

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-15

Federal agency warns of radicals on right - Washington Times:
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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.
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The nine-page document was sent to police and sheriff's departments across the United States on April 7 under the headline, "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment."

It says the federal government "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."

The joint federal-state activities will have "a particular emphasis" on the causes of "rightwing extremist radicalization.""

Our government has an obligation to try to prevent domestic terror attacks (like Oklahoma City), but their agents need to remember that a bumper sticker is not the equivalent of a bomb. When we can no longer have open debate on things like abortion, gun control, gay marriage, unions, and illegal immigration, then we are no longer free.

UPDATE: - of course Homeland Security might have been more careful in their wording (or publishing policy) if they kept up with the news:

State drops warnings over 'militia' members:
"The chief of the Missouri highway patrol is blasting a report issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center that linked conservative groups to domestic terrorism, assuring that such reports no longer will be issued.

The report warned law enforcement agencies to watch for suspicious individuals who may have bumper stickers for third-party political candidates such as Ron Paul, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin.

It further warned law enforcement to watch out for individuals with 'radical' ideologies based on Christian views, such as opposing illegal immigration, abortion and federal taxes."