UK Government Classifies Eco Activists as 'Extremists' Alongside Al Qaeda
source: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/uk-government-classifies-eco-activists-extremists-al...
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Some disturbing news has just surfaced in the UK--it appears that its Ministry of Justice has taken to listing environmental protesters and activists alongside al Qaeda terrorists in its system for classifying 'extremists'. The British newspaper the Guardian made the unsettling discovery when it gained access to some internal documents from the government.
Guidance Document Lists Eco Activists as Extremists
According to the paper,
The guidance [document] on extremism, produced by the Ministry of Justice, says: "The United Kingdom like many other countries faces a continuing threat from extremists who believe they can advance their aims by committing acts of terrorism." It was sent to probation staff who were writing court reports or supervising a range of activists, including environmental protesters.
This 'guidance' evidently highlights "environmental extremists" as belonging to the same group as dissident Irish republicans, loyalist paramilitaries, and al-Qaeda-inspired extremists.
Guidance Document Lists Eco Activists as Extremists
According to the paper,
The guidance [document] on extremism, produced by the Ministry of Justice, says: "The United Kingdom like many other countries faces a continuing threat from extremists who believe they can advance their aims by committing acts of terrorism." It was sent to probation staff who were writing court reports or supervising a range of activists, including environmental protesters.
This 'guidance' evidently highlights "environmental extremists" as belonging to the same group as dissident Irish republicans, loyalist paramilitaries, and al-Qaeda-inspired extremists.
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pjacobs51
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This is a Public Service Announcement, With Guitars!
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pjacobs51
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N_Dank
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TERROR
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N_Dank
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Mcellie
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I wouldn't be surprised that they only put the groups in the list so they can monitor them under terrorism laws and find out where protests will take place.
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Mcellie
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WeAreChangeKy
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Mcellie:
That's a bit naive but never hurts to think positive.
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WeAreChangeKy
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pjacobs51
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Mcellie:
They already infiltrate groups like Greenpeace, so they can get this info.
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pjacobs51
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WeAreChangeKy
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Well, there you have it, JanForGore, now you are a terrorist, too. Maybe when the doubters on this site start having the 'surveillance' happen to them an awakening might occur. Maybe?
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WeAreChangeKy
