Posted on 06/02/2002 11:06:09 AM PDT by Terriergal
Muslim Agent 'Does Not Record Another Muslim'!
The agent in question is quoted in two sworn statements, one by Wright and the other by retired agent Barry Carmody, as refusing to record the conversation because "a Muslim does not record another Muslim."
Carmody's statement said that refusal "may have negatively impacted the conduct of the FBI's investigation. I informed FBI headquarters twice about this incident in 1998 and again in 2000, but I am aware of no disciplinary action being taken against him in this matter."
Wright, whose whistle-blowing was first reported by NewsMax.com over two months ago, urged the Bush administration and Congress to "consider removing terrorism investigative matters from the hands of the FBI. For reasons of consistency, reliability and national security, these responsibilities should be assigned to a new federal anti-terrorism agency."
The assets of the Drug Enforcement Agency could be used to fund an anti-terrorism agency, he said. "Simply switch the terrorism responsibilities of the FBI with the nation's illegal drug responsibilities.
Wow really? Ya learn something every day. That is really interesting! Seriously. So many times we hear stories of them being so exclusive... apparently they do really have a heart for the outsiders as well.
Must make for a boring sex life. ;-)
Ever wonder why they never stopped making buggy whips?
And if number of children is proportional to an active sex life, then they do quite well, thank you.
All statements about the Amish are not necessarily reflective of AmishDude or his staff or sponsors.
Despite being committed pacifists, there are a number of Amish who have served in the military as unarmed medics, and have been decorated for valor for saving lives while under fireWhat is the difference between a "committed pacifist," and any other sort of pacifist?
A friend of mine is a Mason. He says that the reason the Masons put the decals and stickers on their cars is because lots of police officers are Masons and they won't write tickets to fellow Masons.
That's his story, anyway.
They could be given citizenship in exchange for helping the FBI for a set number of years.
Your posting has very good points and food for thought. I appreciate the well thought out comments.
I regard a committed pacifist as someone who will not use deadly force even in self-defense. Then there is the pseudo-pacifist (for example, many of the anti-Vietnam-War protesters) who refuses to fight, but only because he's rooting for the other side -- he'll gladly fight against our side.
Combining the two would not be good for the US
The CIA is in the business of advancing the interests of the US government overseas. In so doing, it engages in activities which we do NOT want to be on the receiving end of.
It would be something like combining the police and the Marines. Yes, they both carry guns, but we desire the police to be a bit more observant of the civil rights of the citizenry.
I'm guessing that for this theoretical Muslim that would amount to announcing his death wish.
Yup. "Kill one, terrorize a thousand."
One thing about this story: there is no report of this guy going to a desk for the duration. I'm wondering if this might not be part of some disinformation strategery to keep the terrorists guessing.
Committed pacifists don't fight, but do believe in causes and such, they are not cowards by any means. Liberal Pacifists are generally cowards. Even Gandhi drew a distinction between pacifists and cowards. He also later on in life admitted that nonviolence does not always work, it only succeeds when the enemy is not evil and does not seek your destruction.
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