28 April 2007

Why is the Alabama Free Militia like Luis Posada Carriles?

Because despite all evidence to the contrary the press doesn't seem to want to refer to them as "suspected terrorists" despite the fact that a raid of several member's homes in Alabama yielded "nearly 250 grenades and improvised explosive devices and 2,500 rounds of ammunition". Alice Martin, a not-yet-sacked US Attorney, announced the arrests and said that the group, which is considered violent, " just have a beef with the government". Let us see how the press describes these lovely men shall we?

The Huntsville (AL) Times - "anti-government militia"

The Sand Mountain (AL) Reporter - "anti-government group"

The Birmingham (AL) Times - "a group"

The esteemed Washington Times - - "a militia operation"

ABC News - no categorisation at all

So the Feds arrest five men who have a "beef with the government" and who have been "stockpiling weapons" including explosives not to mention drugs and it's no big deal. They must be white Christians.

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