Md. Police Put Activists' Names On Terror Lists

Washington Post by Lisa Rein | Oct. 7, 2008 (News Report)
Surveillance's Reach Revealed

Police Superintendent Terrence B. Sheridan revealed at a legislative hearing that the surveillance operation, which targeted opponents of the death penalty and the Iraq war, was far more extensive than was known when its existence was disclosed in July. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S.
Topics: Civil Liberties, Law Enforcement, Death Penalty
Member Tags: Gestapo, anti-war protest, Police Harassment
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Oct 8, 2008 - 11:53 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Dwight Rousu (review), Glenn LaBauve (review)
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Oct 8, 2008 - 11:53 PM PDT

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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 8, 2008

The story gives details as secret police surveillance of peaceful protesters and social activists got put on a terrorist list. It is not surprising, given the mentality of some law enforcement people, but it is surprising to see the story see the light of day.

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