A State Department Worldwide Travel Warning...

[MrScorpio]

Jones' attention whoring has gone waaaaay out of bounds.

[RC]

1. Ya got some details on what you are talking about?

My crystal ball in in th repair shop

[MrScorpio]

3. I just heard it on MSNBC

More info pending

[pinboy3niner]

4. Same here, but nothing at their site yet, or at State

[Posteritatis]

10. Link at State:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5144.html

And the text (which I'll give in full; I assume government documents are fair game for that sort of thing):

The Department of State is issuing this Travel Alert to caution U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. demonstrations in many countries in response to stated plans by a church in Florida to burn Qur'ans on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Demonstrations, some violent, have already taken place in several countries, including Afghanistan and Indonesia, in response to media reports of the church's plans. The potential for further protests and demonstrations, some of which may turn violent, remains high. We urge you to pay attention to local reaction to the situation, and to avoid areas where demonstrations may take place. This Travel Alert expires on September 30, 2010.

We also remind you of the continuing threat to U.S. interests and citizens posed by various terrorist groups, as outlined in the Department's Worldwide Caution.

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website at in order that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

As the Department of State continues to develop information on potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, such as the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as Country Information, which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov/.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, outside the United States and Canada, on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays).

[DJ13]

2. Interpol Issues Global Terror Alert If Koran Burning Happens

September 9, 2010, 12:12PM

Interpol today warned its 188 member countries that there may be a higher threat of terrorism if a Florida fringe pastor burns Korans on Saturday as planned.

"One of INTERPOL's primary functions is to prevent crime, and given that we have been made aware of a significant threat to public safety - an assessment which we share - it is our duty to ensure that we pass this information on to law enforcement agencies around the globe so that they can take appropriate measures," Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble said in a press release.

"Although there are currently no specific details as to what forms of terror attacks would follow, what is clear is if the Koran burning goes ahead as planned, there will be tragic consequences, ones which may well claim the lives of many innocent people," he said.

Interpol said it issued the global alert in response to a request from the interior minister of Pakistan, but said it made "its own determination" in issuing the alert.

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/09/interpol_issues_global_terror_alert_if_koran_burni.php?ref=fpblg

[glinda]

5. Send this idiot the Bill of all the costs he has rung up because of this.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

6. Not legal to do so, but some will try like the City of Gainesville

Whether we like it or not, what the nut cases are doing is Constitutionally protected.

[glinda]

8. But on this scale "Globally" showing such irresponsibility, I think he can be Billed. He can

have Freedom of Speech all he wants.
Usually Freedom of Speech does not cost as much as this dude is racking up.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

9. He an be billed, but even the city officials say they do not know if they can enforce it

[glinda]

12. then they are stupid

[pinboy3niner]

7. WaPo blog story and Link:

State Department issues worldwide travel alert

The State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert, warning U.S. citizens that plans by a Florida pastor to burn Korans on Sept. 11 could provoke anti-U.S. demonstrations.

"U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert," the State Department said in a statement.

The Department of State is issuing this Travel Alert to caution U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. demonstrations in many countries in response to stated plans by a church in Florida to burn Qur'ans on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Demonstrations, some violent, have already taken place in several countries, including Afghanistan and Indonesia, in response to media reports of the church's plans. The potential for further protests and demonstrations, some of which may turn violent, remains high. We urge you to pay attention to local reaction to the situation, and to avoid areas where demonstrations may take place. This Travel Alert expires on September 30, 2010.
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U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website at in order that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkpoint-washington/2010/09/state_department_issues_worldw.html

[lapislzi]

11. I wish some pretext could be found to arrest Jones

(Note: NOT in violation of his First Amendment rights, which I fully support despite the fact that he is such a douchebag that he gives douchebags a bad name), but on some other violation--even a minor infraction, just to get him off the streets temporarily. But I fear the damage has already been done. His hatred is viral.