Congressional Democrats today failed to include a provision in homeland security legislation that would protect the public from being sued for reporting suspicious behavior that may lead to a terrorist attack, according to House Republican leaders.
"This is a slap in the face of good citizens who do their patriotic duty and come forward, and it caves in to radical Islamists," said Rep. Peter T. King, New York Republican and ranking ...
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It is hard to imagine taking seriously any article in the Washington Times. Peter King seems to be spouting his usual hotheaded rhetoric; I had thought age,fatigue, or embarrassment had slowed him down, but I was wrong. The proposed provision is not seriously discussed here, and the imams are still being called suspicious for praying and changing seats, which I have witnessed many ultraorthodox Jews doing on my intercontinental flights. it is how very religious people tend to behave when trying to gather for prayers. No element in this article cites any Democrat (and mentions only the ultrahawk Joe Lieberman) or remotely suggests why the provision should be included beyond the several quotes from King. What is wrong with Susan Collins, I wonder? Perhaps she does not wish to keep her seat.
