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Unread 11-23-2008, 01:05 AM   #16
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As for the "watchers", it is my understanding that they can't come and say "hi" unless you make a threat. Otherwise, that would be profiling you because of your beliefs. That is at least the way it appeared to be under Bush, who knows what other presidents will have done in their admin (not a shot at Obama, btw).
You are absolutely correct; however....

There's nothing keeping those vested with that interest from paying more attention to a person or a site as a result.

Also, the "threats" don't have to be absolute. If the agency determines a party to be a threat due to thier actions or comments, then they have the right, no the obligation, to investigate.

Whether or not they say is a whole different ball game
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