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Bull 67 on Friday, November 06, 2009 12:45:53 PM
1. “A person associated or affiliated with a group associated with hate-related violence against groups or persons or the United States government, as determined by the Attorney General may not be recruited, enlisted, or retained in the armed forces.”
2. A “Hate Group” is defined both explicitly and as “other groups or organizations that are determined by the attorney general to be of a violent and extremist in nature.”
3. Evidence that one is associated with a hate group is defined both explicitly and as “...a person is associated or affiliated with a group associated with hate-related violence...Individuals known to have attended meetings, rallies, conferences, or other activities sponsored by a hate group. Individuals known to be involved in online activities with a hate group, including being engaged in online discussion groups or blog or other postings that support, encourage, or affirm the group’s extremist or violent views and goals. Individuals who are known to have in their possession photographs, written testimonials (including diaries or journals), propaganda, or other materials indicating involvement or affiliation with a hate group. Such materials can include photographs, written materials relating to or referring to extreme hatred that are clearly not of an academic nature, possession of objects that venerate or glorify hate inspired violence, and related materials, as determined by the Attorney General.”
4. The military will have to screen all recruits and discharge “immediately” anyone classified in accordance IAW with potential law.
This bill was pushed forward under the guise it will purge from the military (and subesquently keep out) gang members and white supremacist. Will the Attorney General apply it to radical Islamists in the military, like Nidal?
I'm not holding my breath.