statement by Dean on FBI's anti-war protest surveillance

[pruner]

Statement by Governor Dean

NEW YORK-- Governor Dean today challenged the FBI's practice of gathering information on anti-war demonstrators, as outlined in today’s New York Times.

"I am deeply concerned that the FBI appears to be engaged in a coordinated, nationwide effort to gather information on Americans opposed to President Bush’s unilateral war in Iraq.

"I am committed to providing local law enforcement with the tools to ensure demonstrations remain safe and peaceful for all involved, but we cannot allow a return to the dark days of Hoover's FBI and COINTELPRO, when the government harassed, smeared, and even spied upon people who criticized U.S. policies.

"John Ashcroft must remember that questioning the government does not make you a terrorist. In fact, the right to assemble peacefully and the right to petition our government are some of our most deeply held patriotic traditions."

http://blog.deanforamerica.com/archives/002373.html

[MercutioATC]

1. And WHO else had made a statement on this?

<<<crickets>>>

[Eric J in MN]

3. Ted Kennedy also criticized FBI monitoring of activists (nt)

nt

[MercutioATC]

5. You're absolutely correct.

As much as I was raised to take issue with the whole Chappaquiddick issue, and while I still have issues with how he dealt with the situation, he HAS been a great force for our cause.

[NNN0LHI]

2. Well, its about time!

Just joking. Keep it up Dr. Dean. You are saying just what I want to hear. Yep.

Don

[slinkerwink]

6. lol

;-)

[slinkerwink]

4. darn, I was going to post that same article.....

;-)

[Scott Lee]

7. Countdown for the arrival of ADJHS.....

They'll surely have statements dredged up from 12 years ago showing Dean praising COINTELPRO or some crap. Stay tuned.

[slinkerwink]

10. so far they haven't shown up yet....

:puts on stopwatch:

[Zero Division]

8. Excellent, more of our candidates should speak out on this

N/T

[quaker bill]

9. Another day

Another ball over the fence. Keep swinging Howard!

[tom_paine]

11. Damn, I must say I like what Dean is saying!

Give 'em hell, Feisty Little Bastard!

We NEED someone like you, RIGHT NOW!