The U.S. Military Says It Killed About 500 Civilians Last Year; Outside Counts Far Higher

"It is unsettling that so many innocent people are being killed by U.S. forces, especially in wars that are not authorized by Congress and have an increasingly tenuous connection to American security."

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Welcome to Police-State America, Weary Traveler

"If Homeland Security were genuinely concerned about public safety, they’d transfer those armed INS agents to serve as security guards in the baggage claim area, and leave intelligent, trained and — what the hell — polite and welcoming passport checkers to handle the paperwork end."

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