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"It’s also
important for
people to know...
important for
people to know...
...we just want to live
under those universal
values, God-given values."
Washington DC 10.11.02
under those universal
values, God-given values."
Washington DC 10.11.02
...we never seek to
impose our culture
or our form of
government...
impose our culture
or our form of
government...
Public health officials and consumer
groups have responded with growing
alarm to the emerging scientific
consensus that chemical compounds
found in a wide range of common
household products may pose serious
health risks for humans. The California
state legislature recently approved
legislation banning the use of certain
phthalates, extensively used in plastics, in
the manufacture of children’s toys. Last
month, a group of 38 prominent
scientists issued an unusually urgent
warning that the compound bisphenol-A,
one of the highest volume chemicals in
the world, is probably responsible for
significant reproductive dysfunction in
humans.
The chemicals are so widely used in
plastics manufacturing, and released into
the atmosphere in such volumes, that
groups have responded with growing
alarm to the emerging scientific
consensus that chemical compounds
found in a wide range of common
household products may pose serious
health risks for humans. The California
state legislature recently approved
legislation banning the use of certain
phthalates, extensively used in plastics, in
the manufacture of children’s toys. Last
month, a group of 38 prominent
scientists issued an unusually urgent
warning that the compound bisphenol-A,
one of the highest volume chemicals in
the world, is probably responsible for
significant reproductive dysfunction in
humans.
The chemicals are so widely used in
plastics manufacturing, and released into
the atmosphere in such volumes, that
studies show that most animals and
humans on earth have detectable levels
in their bodies. Consumer societies that
routinely use plastic house wares,
sanitary products, and packaging are
subject to particularly high levels of the
microscopic plastic compounds, which
doctors say are especially harmful to
infants. Researchers say that the levels of
the chemicals commonly observed in
humans exceed the levels in animals that
showed adverse health effects in
laboratory tests.
Representatives for the plastics industry
dismissed the warnings about bisphenol-
A, describing the scientists’ statement as
alarmist and the evidence as inconclusive.
California chemical lobbyists similarly
questioned the science behind the ban
on phthalates, which is awaiting the
signature of the governor. it's all true
humans on earth have detectable levels
in their bodies. Consumer societies that
routinely use plastic house wares,
sanitary products, and packaging are
subject to particularly high levels of the
microscopic plastic compounds, which
doctors say are especially harmful to
infants. Researchers say that the levels of
the chemicals commonly observed in
humans exceed the levels in animals that
showed adverse health effects in
laboratory tests.
Representatives for the plastics industry
dismissed the warnings about bisphenol-
A, describing the scientists’ statement as
alarmist and the evidence as inconclusive.
California chemical lobbyists similarly
questioned the science behind the ban
on phthalates, which is awaiting the
signature of the governor. it's all true
US law enforcement agencies made a
total of 829,627 marijuana arrests in
2006, the fourth consecutive new
record, according to statistics
released by the FBI. 89 percent of
these arrests, or 738, 916, were for
simple possession with no intent to
distribute. According to the
Washington, DC-based Marijuana
Policy Project, arrests for possession
of marijuana exceeded arrests for all
violent crimes combined.
“The bottom line is that we are
wasting billions of dollars each year
on a failed policy,” said MPP
executive director Rob Kampia.
“Despite record arrests, marijuana
use remains higher than it was 15
years ago, when arrests were less
than half the present level.”
A study published this week by public
policy analyst Jon Gettman estimates
that the costs of administering
marijuana-related cases in the
criminal justice system are more than
$10 billion a year. The study also
concludes that government
regulation of marijuana sales would
generate more than $30 billion
annually in revenues. it's all true
total of 829,627 marijuana arrests in
2006, the fourth consecutive new
record, according to statistics
released by the FBI. 89 percent of
these arrests, or 738, 916, were for
simple possession with no intent to
distribute. According to the
Washington, DC-based Marijuana
Policy Project, arrests for possession
of marijuana exceeded arrests for all
violent crimes combined.
“The bottom line is that we are
wasting billions of dollars each year
on a failed policy,” said MPP
executive director Rob Kampia.
“Despite record arrests, marijuana
use remains higher than it was 15
years ago, when arrests were less
than half the present level.”
A study published this week by public
policy analyst Jon Gettman estimates
that the costs of administering
marijuana-related cases in the
criminal justice system are more than
$10 billion a year. The study also
concludes that government
regulation of marijuana sales would
generate more than $30 billion
annually in revenues. it's all true
General Peter Pace, who leaves
the chairmanship of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff this week, took an
opportunity recently to clarify his
position on whether or not gays
should be allowed to serve in the
US military. Pace told the Senate
that his “upbringing is one that
says that sex between anyone
other than a man and woman
inside the bonds of marriage is a
sin.”
Pace made the statement before
the Senate Appropriations
Committee in testimony
regarding a supplemental funding
proposal for the occupation of
Iraq. Pace's remarks were met by
jeering from audience members
causing Committee Chair Senator
Robet Byrd (D-WV) to clear the
gallery.
Pace’s statement was prompted
by a question from Senator Tom
Harkin who asked Pace if he
wanted to clarify statements that
he made earlier this year about
homosexuals that Harkin said
were perceived as “hurtful” by
some in the US military. Last
March Pace told the editorial
board of the Chicago Tribune
that he did not “believe the
United States is well served by a
policy that says it is OK to be
immoral” referring to the “don’t
ask, don’t tell” policy in the
armed forces.
“Are there wonderful Americans
who happen to be homosexual
serving in the military? Yes,” Pace
testified, but, the US Military
Code of Justice should not
“condone activity” that counters
"God’s law.” it's all true
the chairmanship of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff this week, took an
opportunity recently to clarify his
position on whether or not gays
should be allowed to serve in the
US military. Pace told the Senate
that his “upbringing is one that
says that sex between anyone
other than a man and woman
inside the bonds of marriage is a
sin.”
Pace made the statement before
the Senate Appropriations
Committee in testimony
regarding a supplemental funding
proposal for the occupation of
Iraq. Pace's remarks were met by
jeering from audience members
causing Committee Chair Senator
Robet Byrd (D-WV) to clear the
gallery.
Pace’s statement was prompted
by a question from Senator Tom
Harkin who asked Pace if he
wanted to clarify statements that
he made earlier this year about
homosexuals that Harkin said
were perceived as “hurtful” by
some in the US military. Last
March Pace told the editorial
board of the Chicago Tribune
that he did not “believe the
United States is well served by a
policy that says it is OK to be
immoral” referring to the “don’t
ask, don’t tell” policy in the
armed forces.
“Are there wonderful Americans
who happen to be homosexual
serving in the military? Yes,” Pace
testified, but, the US Military
Code of Justice should not
“condone activity” that counters
"God’s law.” it's all true
The Department of Homeland Security
announced a revision of its policy
regarding passenger screening that
requires the Transportation Security
Administration to vet all US air
passengers before every commercial air
flight. Currently, employees of US
airline companies check airline
passengers against a “terrorist watch list”
that has been developed by DHS.
The new predeparture regulation
requires air carriers to transmit to the
TSA all "manifest information on
passengers as each passenger checks in
for the flight, up to the time when
aircraft doors are secured.” The TSA
will then decide which passengers will be
announced a revision of its policy
regarding passenger screening that
requires the Transportation Security
Administration to vet all US air
passengers before every commercial air
flight. Currently, employees of US
airline companies check airline
passengers against a “terrorist watch list”
that has been developed by DHS.
The new predeparture regulation
requires air carriers to transmit to the
TSA all "manifest information on
passengers as each passenger checks in
for the flight, up to the time when
aircraft doors are secured.” The TSA
will then decide which passengers will be
able to board the airplane and travel to
their destinations. The department said
that the change “enables our frontline
personnel to get passenger information
prior to boarding” to “better identify
individuals who may pose a known or
suspected threat.”
Homeland Security said that it might, in
the future, ask airlines to provide
additional information such as gender
and a physical description of travelers,
but for now, the new rules currently
only require that airlines provide traveler
name and itinerary. The department
said the airline’s provision of any “other
personal data will be completely
voluntary” at this time.
their destinations. The department said
that the change “enables our frontline
personnel to get passenger information
prior to boarding” to “better identify
individuals who may pose a known or
suspected threat.”
Homeland Security said that it might, in
the future, ask airlines to provide
additional information such as gender
and a physical description of travelers,
but for now, the new rules currently
only require that airlines provide traveler
name and itinerary. The department
said the airline’s provision of any “other
personal data will be completely
voluntary” at this time.
The data received by DHS from
airlines is entered into the agency’s
Automated Targeting System. The
system holds the name and itinerary
information of all travelers, but also
contains the incidental impressions
and notes taken by TSA employees in
secondary screenings and interviews.
Records obtained by travelers through
freedom of information requests
disclosed that screeners recorded and
reported a wide variety of information
about passengers including, traveler’s
races, descriptions of personal items
they were carrying, the names and
addresses of people they were staying
with, and the titles of books travelers
were carrying with them. it's all true
airlines is entered into the agency’s
Automated Targeting System. The
system holds the name and itinerary
information of all travelers, but also
contains the incidental impressions
and notes taken by TSA employees in
secondary screenings and interviews.
Records obtained by travelers through
freedom of information requests
disclosed that screeners recorded and
reported a wide variety of information
about passengers including, traveler’s
races, descriptions of personal items
they were carrying, the names and
addresses of people they were staying
with, and the titles of books travelers
were carrying with them. it's all true
US sniper units in Iraq were secretly
ordered to scatter military material in
public places as “bait,” and then shoot
whoever happened to pick it up.
Because they were in possession of the
bait, typically wires and detonation
devices, the slain civilians were then
classified as enemy combatants,
according to testimony at a court martial
in Baghdad last week. The tactic was first
revealed in a report by the Washington
Post, which obtained court documents
detailing the baiting program as
implemented by the Pentagon’s
Asymmetric Warfare Group.
The AWG provided sniper units with
“drop weapons” to use in the baiting
operations. In a sworn statement,
Captain Matthew P. Didier said, “If
someone found the item, picked it up
and attempted to leave with the item,
ordered to scatter military material in
public places as “bait,” and then shoot
whoever happened to pick it up.
Because they were in possession of the
bait, typically wires and detonation
devices, the slain civilians were then
classified as enemy combatants,
according to testimony at a court martial
in Baghdad last week. The tactic was first
revealed in a report by the Washington
Post, which obtained court documents
detailing the baiting program as
implemented by the Pentagon’s
Asymmetric Warfare Group.
The AWG provided sniper units with
“drop weapons” to use in the baiting
operations. In a sworn statement,
Captain Matthew P. Didier said, “If
someone found the item, picked it up
and attempted to leave with the item,
we would engage the individual, as I saw
this as a sign they would use the item
against US forces.” Other testimony at
last week’s court martial of Specialist
Jorge G. Sandoval confirmed that US
sniper units participated in numerous
baiting operations. Sandoval, who was
convicted of planting evidence but
cleared of murder charges in the
shooting of an Iraqi civilian, claimed that
he had acted within the parameters of
the baiting program.
The Asymmetric Warfare Group advises
forces on how to deal with the
unconventional methods of insurgents,
including improvised explosive devices.
Within months of the introduction of
the baiting program, at least three US
soldiers were implicated in a series of
incidents in which evidence was planted
to make unprovoked shootings seem
this as a sign they would use the item
against US forces.” Other testimony at
last week’s court martial of Specialist
Jorge G. Sandoval confirmed that US
sniper units participated in numerous
baiting operations. Sandoval, who was
convicted of planting evidence but
cleared of murder charges in the
shooting of an Iraqi civilian, claimed that
he had acted within the parameters of
the baiting program.
The Asymmetric Warfare Group advises
forces on how to deal with the
unconventional methods of insurgents,
including improvised explosive devices.
Within months of the introduction of
the baiting program, at least three US
soldiers were implicated in a series of
incidents in which evidence was planted
to make unprovoked shootings seem
justified. Two other members of
Sandoval’s unit are awaiting trial on
charges of murdering Iraqi civilians.
Based on the apparent success of
Sandoval’s defense, lawyers for the
accused snipers are expected to
argue that the existence of the
baiting program makes the rules of
engagement in Iraq unclear.
One of the accused soldiers, Sergeant
Evan Vela, testified at Sandoval’s trial
that his immediate superior ordered
him to shoot an unarmed man in the
head at close range, and then again as
he lay on the ground. Vela and Staff
Sergeant Michael A. Hensley then
placed an AK-47 rifle near the body.
Vela and others testified that they
felt pressure from their commanders
to register higher numbers of enemy
combatants killed. it's all true
Sandoval’s unit are awaiting trial on
charges of murdering Iraqi civilians.
Based on the apparent success of
Sandoval’s defense, lawyers for the
accused snipers are expected to
argue that the existence of the
baiting program makes the rules of
engagement in Iraq unclear.
One of the accused soldiers, Sergeant
Evan Vela, testified at Sandoval’s trial
that his immediate superior ordered
him to shoot an unarmed man in the
head at close range, and then again as
he lay on the ground. Vela and Staff
Sergeant Michael A. Hensley then
placed an AK-47 rifle near the body.
Vela and others testified that they
felt pressure from their commanders
to register higher numbers of enemy
combatants killed. it's all true
A report submitted to Congress this
week details actions by the private
mercenary army Blackwater USA in Iraq
that reveals the company has a record of
instigating violent confrontations that
have resulted in the deaths of dozens of
Iraqi civilians.
The report was based upon State
Department reports and internal
documents and memoranda from
Blackwater which revealed that the
company has been involved in an average
of 1.4 shooting incidents per week since
2005 and that in 80 percent of those
incidents, Blackwater employees fired
the first shots. The chairman of the
House Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, Henry Waxman,
said that the State Department has acted
as “Blackwater’s enabler” by refusing to
hold the company to account for the
aggressive rampages that have been
reported. Waxman also said that a
senior military official had told him,
“Blackwater’s actions are creating
resentment among Iraqis that may be
worse than Abu Ghraib.” Blackwater is
the private security firm contracted by
the US State Department to provide
security for officials in Iraq.
The report said that Blackwater has
been involved in nearly 200 shooting
incidents in Iraq, which is more
week details actions by the private
mercenary army Blackwater USA in Iraq
that reveals the company has a record of
instigating violent confrontations that
have resulted in the deaths of dozens of
Iraqi civilians.
The report was based upon State
Department reports and internal
documents and memoranda from
Blackwater which revealed that the
company has been involved in an average
of 1.4 shooting incidents per week since
2005 and that in 80 percent of those
incidents, Blackwater employees fired
the first shots. The chairman of the
House Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, Henry Waxman,
said that the State Department has acted
as “Blackwater’s enabler” by refusing to
hold the company to account for the
aggressive rampages that have been
reported. Waxman also said that a
senior military official had told him,
“Blackwater’s actions are creating
resentment among Iraqis that may be
worse than Abu Ghraib.” Blackwater is
the private security firm contracted by
the US State Department to provide
security for officials in Iraq.
The report said that Blackwater has
been involved in nearly 200 shooting
incidents in Iraq, which is more
that the combined incidents reported by
the other private security firms operating
under State Department contract in
Iraq. The incidents primarily involve
situations where employees of
Blackwater fired into crowds from
moving vehicles. Blackwater’s own
statistics showed that over 80 percent of
the “escalation of force” incidents its
employees were involved in resulted in
either property damage or casualties.
The report detailed several instances
where employees attempted to cover up
murders of Iraqi civilians and attempted
to pay off the families of shooting
victims. The report revealed that the
State Department assisted in ferrying a
Blackwater employee out of Iraq who is
known to have killed the bodyguard of
the vice president of Iraq in a drunken
rage.
In recent testimony before Congress,
the owner of Blackwater, Erik Prince
said that Blackwater could do little when
confronted with allegations that its
employees have murdered Iraqi civilians.
Prince told Congress, “We fire them, we
fine them, but we can’t do anything
else.” When asked by Rep Danny Davis
(D-IL) if he would at least acknowledge
that Black Water employees had killed
“innocent Iraqis“, Prince responded,
“There could be ricochets, there are
traffic accidents, this is war.” it's all true
the other private security firms operating
under State Department contract in
Iraq. The incidents primarily involve
situations where employees of
Blackwater fired into crowds from
moving vehicles. Blackwater’s own
statistics showed that over 80 percent of
the “escalation of force” incidents its
employees were involved in resulted in
either property damage or casualties.
The report detailed several instances
where employees attempted to cover up
murders of Iraqi civilians and attempted
to pay off the families of shooting
victims. The report revealed that the
State Department assisted in ferrying a
Blackwater employee out of Iraq who is
known to have killed the bodyguard of
the vice president of Iraq in a drunken
rage.
In recent testimony before Congress,
the owner of Blackwater, Erik Prince
said that Blackwater could do little when
confronted with allegations that its
employees have murdered Iraqi civilians.
Prince told Congress, “We fire them, we
fine them, but we can’t do anything
else.” When asked by Rep Danny Davis
(D-IL) if he would at least acknowledge
that Black Water employees had killed
“innocent Iraqis“, Prince responded,
“There could be ricochets, there are
traffic accidents, this is war.” it's all true
Blackwater’s Jingoistic Jarheads Jeopardize Generals’ Chaos
Police Target
High Crimes,
Misdemeanors
High Crimes,
Misdemeanors
General Sets Pace
For Religious Bigotry
For Religious Bigotry
Secret Strategy Encourages Entrapment, Exaggerates Effects
Plastic Pollution Requires Drastic Solution
TSA Passenger Check-in Procedure Flies in the Face of Freedom