Ill. Anti-War Activists Targeted by FBI Speak Out

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/09/25/us/AP-US-FBI-Raid-Terrorism-Chicago.html?hp

Two anti-war activists say a search of their Chicago home by the FBI was an attempt to intimidate them and silence the peace movement.

Joe Iosbaker (EYE'-so-baker) and his wife, Stephanie Weiner, spoke to reporters Saturday surrounded by dozens of supporters.

They say the government targeted them because they've been outspoken against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and U.S. funding of conflicts abroad.

Both said the raid wouldn't stop them from speaking out. They denied any wrongdoing.

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Isobaker and Weiner wouldn't discuss their relationship to groups abroad, citing their upcoming testimony before a grand jury.

Or, got an Arabian friend that needs to stay for a couple of days?

This shit is getting old.

More info - I put together a video of the press conference. TC Indymedia is the main release for info about this situation. Protest scheduled at 4:30PM at FBI headquarters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrXZSfLUl9M&feature=player_embedded

TC Indymedia - The social justice community in Minneapolis continued to respond Friday afternoon to the raids of several of its members homes, which started before 7am this morning. Since then, a dozen activists have been served with grand jury subpoenas, including many in Minneapolis, according to Fight Back News.
More: http://tc.indymedia.org/2010/sep/updated-info-least-four-minneapolis-houses-raided-activists-subpoenaed-national-fbi-terror-
http://tc.indymedia.org/2010/sep/breaking-news-least-four-houses-minneapolis-raided-other-houses-michigan-nc-chicago-targete

It is believed the federal grand jury is centered in Chicago, and is investigating alleged ties to "foreign terrorist organizations"--a charge which activists have immediately dismissed as illegitimate and unjustified.
The Star Tribune reported earlier today that according to an FBI spokesperson, a total of six homes were raided in Minneapolis and two in Chicago. This statement is unconfirmed by activists, who have identified at least four of the homes in Minneapolis--one above Hard Times Cafe in Cedar-Riverside, one north of Powderhorn Park, one on Park Avenue near Lake Street and one in Stevens Square. Antiwar leaders have said that other members of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization were targeted with raids, surveillance and subpoenas in Michigan, North Carolina and potentially California.

Stockpile weapons, target federal agents and agencies, and call yourself a militia, and you can do anything you want. It helps a lot if you're white. The FBI couldn't be bothered with you. Advocate for victims of your taxpayer-funded aggression and oppression? Up against the wall, buddy. Oh, and here's a few Taser shots for failing to obey a law enforcement officer. Now get up before I give you another one. NOW!

plus the war profits are paying to keep the war machine going, overseas and here at home. Yep--Peace is War now.

smell test? :shrug: