2012 is shaping up to be a heck of a year for the military. On December 31, 2011, Obama signed the NDAA, codifying into law for the first time in American history that the military can imprison citizens or non-citizens indefinitely, inside or outside the United States, without charges or trial. (Source: American Civil Liberties Union) This obscene bill was…
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In which I turn myself in for Indefinite Military Detention
Sent to: www.dhs.gov/xutil/contactus.shtm Dear DHS, As someone who could be said to “substantially support al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces,” I am writing to turn myself in under the new NDAA law. Please send a US military brigade, preferably the Marines (semper fi, guys!) to indefinitely detain me. (I’d prefer the Marines because I’m a big fan of Gen. Smedley…
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