Are you worried yet about the liberties we are losing to fight the spectre of terrorism? If not, maybe it is time to start. Now mere
possession of an almanac or map qualifies you as a suspected terrorist in the eyes of law enforcement. (
source).
It fascinates me that conservatives on one hand will speak about how we need a smaller and less intrusive government, but condone fascism on this scale.
Quote:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI is warning police nationwide to be alert for people carrying almanacs, cautioning that the popular reference books covering everything from abbreviations to weather trends could be used for terrorist planning.
In a bulletin sent Christmas Eve to about 18,000 police organizations, the FBI said terrorists may use almanacs "to assist with target selection and pre-operational planning."
It urged officers to watch during searches, traffic stops and other investigations for anyone carrying almanacs, especially if the books are annotated in suspicious ways.
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My favorite quote from this article is: "
The FBI noted that use of almanacs or maps may be innocent, "the product of legitimate recreational or commercial activities.""
Gee, you think? It just
might be possible that someone would travel with a map for a purpose other than killing Christians? The mind boggles.