Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

In 2007, the Democrat led congress drafted and passed a bill intended to placate the America haters around the world in the wake of our "War on Terror." In typical liberal fashion, the law didn't actually do anything but create a "commission" to "study" homegrown terror. However, in the wake of the ruckus over Arizona's new illegal immigration enforcement law, it would be useful to review the language of that law:

SEC. 899A. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this subtitle:

(3) HOMEGROWN TERRORISM- The term `homegrown terrorism' means the use, planned use, or threatened use, of force or violence by a group or individual born, raised, or based and operating primarily within the United States or any possession of the United States to intimidate or coerce the United States government, the civilian population of the United States, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.

(4) IDEOLOGICALLY BASED VIOLENCE- The term `ideologically based violence' means the use, planned use, or threatened use of force or violence by a group or individual to promote the group or individual's political, religious, or social beliefs.

Based on this language, wouldn't the events occurring during the protest of the Arizona law qualify? The politicians in charge of our country are always quick to tout their perceptions that the Tea Party and other conservative groups harbor racist or terroristic tendencies, but not a peep about those perpetrating actions clearly defined in their own anti-terrorism law. Perhaps the wording should be changed from "group or individual" to "group or individual that we disagree with."

Other great posts:
http://www.businesspundit.com/4-top-reasons-illegal-immigration-grew-out-of-control-and-how-we-can-fix-it/
http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/04/newsmax-illegal-immigrants-plan-to-leave-over-ariz-law/