Monday,Jun 8 2009, 10:40:17 PMOliver North's - I Am An Extremist

Freedom Alliance - Oliver North - full article at:
http://www.freedomalliance.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2490&Itemid=52

A friend of mine pointed out this site, and suggested that I might have ideas about it.

I AM AN EXTREMIST

According to the U.S. Government, I am an extremist. I am a Christian – and meet regularly with other Christians to study God’s word. My faith convinces me the prophesies in the Holy Bible are true. I believe in the sanctity of human life, oppose abortion and want to preserve marriage as the union of a man and a woman. I am a veteran with skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat. I own several firearms, frequently shoot them, buy ammunition and consider efforts to infringe on my 2nd Amendment rights to be wrong and unconstitutional. I fervently support the sovereignty of the United States, am deeply concerned about our economy, increasingly higher taxes, illegal immigration, soaring unemployment, and actions by our government that will bury my children beneath a mountain of debt.

The First Amendment
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

(How can our government tax, restrict, circumvent law, and otherwise abridge a guarantee which gives the People the right to express their beliefs and religion?  This goes beyond the power of the government, and overshadows all legal precedent in this country!)

The “Assessment” purports to alert law enforcement officials that “rightwing extremists” – the term is used more than 35 times – are intent on exploiting Americans who have strongly held beliefs on everything from Christian faith to rising unemployment, U.S. sovereignty and the 2^nd Amendment. It vilifies those of us in these categories by references to neo-Nazis, racists, militias, white-supremacists, and other “hate groups.” Notably, the report includes a warning that Rightwing Extremism “may include groups or individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.”

The Second Amendment
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

(We, the People, are guaranteed the ability to buy, keep, and use our weapons in defense of ourselves and our homes and this nation!  No law may deflect from this means to do so, and all laws to restrict and/or curtail this right are unconstitutional and illegal!)

The Third Amendment
"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."

(We do not have to house nor feed the military, except where the law has clearly outlined the need for this, nor are we to be under martial law, except under invasion by an outside foreign power!)

In its “Key Findings” the DHS manuscript boldly charges “rightwing extremists may be gaining new recruits by playing on their fears about several emergent issues” and warns that “The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.”

The Fourth Amendment
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

(We may not be imprisoned, arrested, nor held without bail without a legal charge being held against us!  We must be informed of the reason for arrest, and no blind charge is legal!)

Under the heading “Disgruntled Military Veterans” the report alleges, “rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat. These skills and knowledge have the potential to boost the capabilities of extremists – including lone wolves or small terrorist cells – to carry out violence.” These unsubstantiated claims are followed by reminders that Timothy McVeigh – the 1995 Oklahoma City bomber – was a military veteran. Omitted is any reference to the fact that Mr. McVeigh was simply one of more than 40 million law abiding veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Fifth Amendment
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

(Veterans who have supported and defended this country are being labeled as extremists?  Well, let us all be such extreme examples of Americans!  To support and defend the Constitution and the nation is one of the highest ideals we can aspire to, and to serve this way while in uniform just adds one more beautiful point to a great life!)

Thirteen lines after this egregious, unconscionable slander against those of us who are military combat veterans, DHS makes the stunning charge that, “lone wolves and small terrorist cells embracing violent rightwing extremist ideology are the most dangerous domestic terrorism threat in the United States.”

According to this DHS “Assessment,” the most dangerous threat we face here at home isn’t from radical imams preaching violence in U.S. mosques and madrassas, Islamists recruiting in our prisons, Somali terrorists enticing young immigrants to become suicide bombers or Hamas, Hezbollah or al Qaeda operatives plotting mass murder. No, according to DHS, the real threat comes from what our government labels “rightwing extremist ideology.” 

(And these "rightwing extremists" are the people following all the principles of the Constitution, especially the first ten amendments, which guarantee these rights!  So, who are the others that don't want to follow the Constitution - oh, they are the liberal leaders espousing ideas of socialism and Marxism and communism.  Funny thing about this, is that even Putin, the leader of Russia, warned the 'O' not to delve into socialism!  Do you think he knew the pitfalls in such a system?)

Mr. Obama should publicly disavow this report and fire the officials responsible for issuing it. Those who prepare his remarks for the occasion should insert in the teleprompter, Senator Barry Goldwater’s words on the subject: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.”

(Stand for freedom, stand for the Constitution, and stand against the liberal, communistic view which is against this country's founding documents!)

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