Terrorists Posing as Vagrants?

[Deep N RedLand]

(Don't know if this has been discussed yet, but I saw it in the local paper the other day compiled from wire services. While I apologize for the source and hate to add any legitimacy to a right-wing website, it was the only link I could find to this story online.)


WASHINGTON -- Asking for increased vigilance in the wake of the London bombings, the government is warning that terrorists may pose as vagrants to conduct surveillance of buildings and mass transit stations to plot future attacks.

"In light of the recent bombings in London, it is crucial that police, fire and emergency medical personnel take notice of their surroundings, and be aware of 'vagrants' who seem out of place or unfamiliar," said the message, distributed via e-mail to some federal employees in Washington by the U.S. Attorney's office.
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It is based on a State Department report that was issued last week. The State Department had no immediate comment Monday.
The warning is similar to one issued by the FBI before July 4, 2004 that said terrorists may attempt surveillance disguised as homeless people, shoe shiners, street vendors or street sweepers

http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/8/22/141650.shtml

(So is the Bush Junta now going to be declaring the homeless "enemy combatants". Considering some communities draconian "panhandler laws", I guess they think this can kill two birds with one stone.)

[wli]

1. now add in "shoot in the head, ask questions later" policies n/t

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Boy, if true, some RW demonstrators had better get a scrubbing

That fat bastard RW counter-protester with the camo pants and Rolling Rock tee shirt Gary Whateverhisname comes directly to mind.

They'll never be able to claim part of the Bush induced "prosperity"