Biggest Counterterrorism seizures in U.S. history: Feds Seize N.Y. skyscraper, 4 mosques


	Biggest Counterterrorism seizures in U.S. history: Feds Seize N.Y. skyscraper, 4 mosques

Antara

11-12-2009 9:25 PM

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islam, terrorism, iran, usa, religion, freedom

Antara says:

Religious backlash possible
It is extremely rare for U.S. law enforcement authorities to seize a house of worship, a step fraught with questions about the First Amendment right to freedom of religion.

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11-14-2009 12:14 AM

AcesLucky

I think its a great strategy. They should go after every state theocracy with an investment in the U.S. (I'll doctor that up for political correctness, later.)

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