Is the Threat of Homegrown Extremism Real?

Last week's leaked DHS report has some asking if we need to train a closer eye on fringe political groups. But we shouldn't overlook the potential for abuse with government surveillance. Full Story »

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by Glenn LaBauve - Apr. 22, 2009

A thoughtful look at how to evaluate recent stories about threats from within.

As someone who was unsuccessfully recuited after I left the military, I know firsthand the value fringe groups put on recently seperated military personell. If this "leak" gets some of those who are contacted to turn in those recuiters or to think twice that this may either be a setup or is being monitored, it may have been worthwhile. I think it could have been done in a better way, but too late for that.

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