Tea Party Protester Visited by Joint Terrorism Task Force of the FBI

[smshirk]

Beginning in earnest in September of 2008 I began a campaign of letter writing to elected United States Representatives, Senators, and the White House under both President Bush and now President Obama. The tone of my correspondence has been that of a citizen who is fed up with the government for spending money we do not have, at a time when we are experiencing economic deflation, and taking control of private business, where I believe it is in violation of the constitutional rights of business owners, shareholders, and frankly every citizen of this country. Ask the Bank of America shareholders today if their rights were violated when the government forced BACs CEO to purchase Merrill Lynch for $15 billion more than its' value. I wasn't aware of the facts at that time, but I knew government had no right to enter into the making of business decisions for shareholders, with or without full disclosure.

I have further stated my intent to exercise any and all of my rights as a citizen to do everything in my power to see that any elected official who refuses to govern according to the constitution, and who refuses to act in an official capacity according to the wishes, beliefs, and demands of the public be removed from public office. I have also voiced my opinion that career politicians are the antithesis of the views of the framers, and called for single term limits of any elected office. In no way did I ever suggest anything other than our constitutional rights as citizens to control our government's actions.

Yesterday, as a result of one of my letters, I was paid a visit by the Joint Terrorism Task Force of the FBI. One Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse, reported to the FBI that he felt I was endangering the government and should be investigated as a suspected terrorist. This after every single one my letters was sent through the official website of the government, and contained all of my personally identifying information and was specifically stated as advising each U. S. Senator that I was offering political opinion about pending legislation, or governmental policy.

Apparently, as this left leaning Congress assaults our rights on a daily basis, they are now resorting to reporting dissenters to their policies to the FBI, under the guise of terrorist threats. Since when did expressing a p0litical opinion, or disagreeing with the passage of Socialist bills in the legislature become terrorist in nature? I have specifically objected vehemently to the TARP, TALC, Economic Recovery Act, Omnibus Spending Bill, President Obama's 3.6 trillion dollar budget, cap and trade, and every other anti capitalist bill put forth in the 111th Congress.

The FBI agent was very polite and respectful. He explained why I had been targeted and by whom, Senator Whitehouse, and assured me that this would be the end of it. I explained to him in answer to his questions what and why I had written. He agreed that I have the constitutional right to express my dissatisfaction with government policy. The last thing he said to me was to advise that I keep expressing my opinions.

At first I wasn't too bothered, but really amused that a Senator would do such a thing. I immediately starting penning a new letter to the Honorable Senator, then left it to cool before pressing the submit button. Over the course of the next few hours, the realization of the intent of the Senator's action, and the resulting wariness on my part to write anymore letters came rising up as rage that an elected representative in the United States of America would even dare do such a thing. Is this where we are headed? Is this the Socialistic Fascism the current majority is pushing on the American people to be followed by not only political Fascism, but tyranny at the hands of our Federal law enforcement agencies at the direction of political hacks? Is this the last of it, or am I now identified somewhere as a terrorist threat to be watched?

By the way, my definition of Fascism is when the government controls private business, in very general terms. The connotation by some is much more cynical and perhaps it really should be. I share this here because many of you are writing the same letters. If you have also been targeted, or if you are in the future, we all have the need to know. Your responses are welcome.

[Thom Milnor]

From what senatorial district is Whitehouse from? We should be sure to get a copy of this post to all of our address books with the addendum that Senator (anti American) Whitehouse NEVER be reelected to any public office. he is a disgrace to this nation.

[J K Sulaiman]

We need to stop waiting for elections. It's time to start RECALLING those Government officials who are treading on our rights! The state of Rhode Island does allow recall, so Rhode Islanders need to get this started. Get information from:
www.ehow.com/how_2096900_recall-us-senator.html

[smshirk]

Thanks for the link. I will start perusing Rhode Island forums and get some support. I have thus far been unable to get a response from Senator Whitehouse as I continue to ask him for an explanation of his actions re reporting me to the FBI. I have also asked my Senator to look into the matter. Again, with no response as yet. This, even though I have continued to receive mail from my Senator. I have found that most Senators take several weeks to respond with anything other than a canned PR letter.

[J K Sulaiman]

I hope you have made some progess on this. Have you talked to the Judicial
Watch folks? This might be something they would be interested in.
www.judicialwatch.org
phone: [phone]

[Henry A. Randolph]

I agree with you, and I hope the people of his district agree with us. People like this should not remain in office. We are only following the dictates of our conscience and we are remaining within our Constitutional rights by expressing our opinions publicly.

[smshirk]

Rhode Island

[Craig in Georgia]

I have been doing the same and have been waiting on a visit. Hasn't happened yet but who knows?

Thanks and KEEP WRITING! They work for us.

[Jody Thornton]

We need to get you on Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity's show. The more visibility given to these illegal tactics, the more it will expose their left-leaning agenda and strengthen our cause. It is sad that "our cause" has become only to defend our Constitution.

[Patriot Gal]

Good for you for standing up for your Constitutional Right to let your representatives know how you feel. When did they stop working 'for the people'? Why is it so important for them to silence us now? What is going on in our government? Since when is it a crime to voice our dissent? Stand strong; we are all writing letters, calling, and faxing our representatives about these same issues. Don't back down. I've emailed FoxNews (Hannity, OReilly and Fox and Friends) to let them know this is going on. We need to stay on the course.

[herb galloway]

call some talk radio shows

[Dorothy]

Is this for real? My God we must get this message out to talk radio,Bill O'Reily,Glen beck. Send this in to the local and National newspapers. Did you foreword to the American solutions. I am mad as h....you get the idea..............................................I am sending this to all in my address book

[Nag Hamadi]

Bill O'Reily would only make a fool of you on national television. As he had done many times before. He will shout you down as you try to defend yourself and make sure you look loke an Anti American fool. Even us Irish can see it. Good luck to you all. The most important thing here is to educate your military from the bottom up. There is support within the military as could be seen in the support for Dr. Ron Paul who seems to one of the few men brave enough to stand up for your constitution and freedoms. I congratulate Jane Bergermeister on firing the first real cannonball in the war on freedom. Remember, if you fail, the rest of us will be hammered into line.***But we don't have the right to bare arms.*** Make sure you don't loose it.. This is your NUMBER 1 priority. It may not be your own troops who kick the door in..