H.R. 1955: Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

“The threat of a ‘Made in the USA’ suicide bomber has never been greater,” said [Rep. Jane ] Harman [D-CA]. “This bill, though not a silver bullet, will help develop a better understanding of the root causes of homegrown terrorism, and the steps we can take to stop it. We must intervene before a person crosses the line separating radical views from violent behavior, create an environment that discourages disillusionment and alienation, and instill in young people a sense of belonging and faith in the future.”

Speeding drivers face DNA swabs under new Big Brother powers

This is just ridiculously intrusive. The state gets a permanent file on you complete with a DNA sample for speeding or littering.

The movie V for Vendetta presents some sort of totalitarian state imposed on Britain by the religious right. In actuality the secular, center left Labor party has taken that country closer to the world of V than the likes of the torries.