Federal agency warns of radicals on right

WASHINGTON TIMES, 4/14/2009 by Audrey Hudson - 9-page report sent to police. ∴ 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. Read the rest at the Washington Times...

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