Napolitano stands by controversial report

warning! When the federal government sends out memoranda like this, look out for your freedom of association and expression!! 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. ~ John Wrisley

The document is truly terrifying. One can only imagine what is contained in the classified version... My guess is that the sentiments revealed in the report I read are the tip of an iceberg that the Department of Homeland Security would prefer to keep submerged until it needs to reveal it. The iceberg is the heavy hand of government, a government with large and awful eyes, in whose heart there is no love for freedom and on whose face there is no smile. ~ Judge Andrew Napolitano

If you can redefine dissenting opinion as "hate," you can brand your political opponents as "extremists" -- and you can marginalize electoral threats. "Antigovernment"? "Pro-enforcement"? "Disgruntled"? Feeling taxed enough already and "recruiting" and "radicalizing" your friends and neighbors through "chatter on the Internet"?

We are all right-wing extremists now. Welcome to the club. ~ Michelle Malkin

Some thoughts on the unclassified document, approved by Janet Napolitano, the head of the DHS, which found its way to the media. The document alerts law enforcement across the country to be on the lookout for right wing radicals but makes no mention of left wing radicals. If you're opposed to abortion, illegal immigration or concerned about the growing power of the Federal government, you make the list of those the DHS is concerned about. The bottom line is that the public is becoming restless and leery of big government. Little Brother (us) is watching Big Brother and Big Brother is just a little concerned that their deceptions are not going unnoticed.
Update: I just saw Ms. Napolitano on TV. She said the department sends out memos like this all the time so don't be concerned - this memo just happened to get into the public eye. What she means is this is SOP; we just happened to get caught by a bunch of right wing, zealous, fear mongering Republicans.