[Lew Rockwell - opinion]
I'm a law-abiding, middle-class mother and grandmother. But I recently
discovered that, according to Bush and the FBI, I may be a
"terrorist." This came as quite a shock. It's true that I often speak
out against injustice, because I believe a citizen has a
responsibility to try and make the world a better place. But I've
never participated in a physical protest of any kind, unless wearing a
T-shirt with a slogan counts. When the "Million Woman March" was going
on, I was home, watching Martha Stewart bake a pie.
...
Still, I've decided to come clean and just hope the FBI doesn't show
up on my doorstep.
I confess. I'm a vegan. I don't eat meat, eggs, dairy products or
fish, nor do I purchase animal products of any kind. I don't own a
leather sofa, wool sweater, or use cosmetics tested on animals. And I
donate money to animal advocacy groups.
There, I've said it!
...
Step #1. The FBI defines terrorism as "the unlawful use of force or
violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a
government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in
furtherance of political or social objectives."
Okay, I think I'm safe so far. Admittedly, I've tried to convince
"segments of the civilian population" (friends and family) to go along
with my "political and social objectives" (vegetarianism,
libertarianism, etc.), but I've never used force or coercion against
anyone, unless you count "forcing" my teenager to mow the lawn.
Step #2. The FBI has classified extremist animal-rights and
environmental groups among the top "domestic terrorist threats" and
says they are making them an "investigative priority."
...
That's Step #4. The same way PETA and the Humane Society do. I've
donated money and supported PETA and the Humane Society, both
terrorist organizations according to the Bush administration's
guilt-by-association logic. And anyone who supports terrorists is as
"guilty of terrorism as the terrorists themselves."
If you think this is far-fetched, think again. We're all terrorists, now!
October 16, 2006
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