Germany: Terror warning a pretext for an attack on fundamental rights

[Hannah Bell]

The appearance of Germany’s streets and public places has changed since Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) last week warned of a specific threat of terrorist attacks. Heavily armed police officers patrol with machine guns and bulletproof vests at airports and train stations; even police trainees are being armed and sent on patrol.

In the background, new ways of policing and controlling the population are being feverishly developed. The monitoring of telephone and Internet communications is being tested. The monitoring of all those entering and leaving the country is being stepped up. In addition, a media bombardment concerning potential threat scenarios is played out in television and newspaper reports.

While politicians are fomenting a climate of fear and hysteria over terrorist attacks, a package of comprehensive security legislation is being prepared behind the scenes. Its core will be a new version of the data retention act that was struck down by the Supreme Court in March of this year. The detention of those allegedly deemed a “hazard” and the domestic deployment of the Bundeswehr (Armed Forces) are back on the agenda.

http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/nov2010/terr-n24.shtml


Isn't it funny how similar all this crap is? In every country terror, increased surveillance, & austerity.

[marmar]

1. "There are no coincidences...only the illusion of coincidences"

[leftstreet]

3. +1

[FiveGoodMen]

2. Almost like the string-pullers in the shadows are operating on a global scale.

Other explanation would be: Crazy is contagious.

[NuclearDem]

4. WHAT?! THE STRINGPULLERS?!

OH MY GOD, GEORGE SOROS, YOU AGAIN!



And I would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling conservatives and your paranoid dog, Glenny Beck.

[eleny]

5. The terrorists have handed the fascists such a gift

[Gabi Hayes]

6. Enabling Act, anyone?

if any country would seem to be ready for something like this, history might indicate it CAN happen there.....it already did