America’s love affair with the homeland security state is getting a little rocky. Republican Rep. C.L. “Butch” Otter of Idaho proposed an amendment to this year’s Commerce, Justice, and State funding bill that would order law enforcement agencies to stop using delayed-notification [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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People are starting to realize that the real terrorists are officials inour own government whose elitist world view makes it easy to justify a totalitarian dictatorship in Washington.
Great story—well written - interesting topic!
Thanks for the well written article on a subject that should be receiving more front page attention.
The National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America are two completely different organizations.
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