H.R. 1955: Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007... Their CENTERS were established YEARS ago...

[jus_the_facts]

.....found this article in relation to this piece of legislation....just thought it should be put into context. :nopity:



http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-1955

SEC. 899D. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE STUDY OF VIOLENT RADICALIZATION AND HOMEGROWN TERRORISM IN THE UNITED STATES.

`(a) Establishment- The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish or designate a university-based Center of Excellence for the Study of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism in the United States (hereinafter referred to as `Center') following the merit-review processes and procedures and other limitations that have been previously established for selecting and supporting University Programs Centers of Excellence.

The Center shall assist Federal, State, local and tribal homeland security officials through training, education, and research in preventing violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the United States. In carrying out this section, the Secretary may choose to either create a new Center designed exclusively for the purpose stated herein or identify and expand an existing Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence so that a working group is exclusively designated within the existing Center of Excellence to achieve the purpose set forth in subsection (b).

`(b) Purpose- It shall be the purpose of the Center to study the social, criminal, political, psychological, and economic roots of violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the United States and methods that can be utilized by Federal, State, local, and tribal homeland security officials to mitigate violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism.

`(c) Activities- In carrying out this section, the Center shall--

`(1) contribute to the establishment of training, written materials, information, analytical assistance and professional resources to aid in combating violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism;

`(2) utilize theories, methods and data from the social and behavioral sciences to better understand the origins, dynamics, and social and psychological aspects of violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism;

`(3) conduct research on the motivational factors that lead to violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism; and

`(4) coordinate with other academic institutions studying the effects of violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism where appropriate.

http://homelandsecurity.osu.edu/features/dhscenter.html

Department of Homeland Security Selects the University of Maryland to Lead New Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Behavioral and Social Research on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

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For Immediate Release
January 6, 2005

As we approach the second inauguration of George W. Bush, we’re reminded of what he said during his first inaugural address. He said, “America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens.”


The University of Maryland and the other collaborating universities share this commitment to good citizenship. You share the spirit of service that has been woven into the fabric of American character throughout our history. You also share the awesome responsibility to help preserve and protect and perpetuate it. We must all continue to come together to protect our country from those who seek to do us harm. Homeland security depends upon the integration of our nation.


The Homeland Security Centers of Excellence program is a vital part of this integration. And we will continue to seek the unique contributions universities can make toward research that can and will make us more secure. So while we announce the establishment of this “Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Behavioral and Social Research on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism,” we should point out that today we are also announcing that we are seeking proposals for another Center of Excellence.


This next center will study high-consequence event preparedness and response – yet another layer of integration, communication and protection added to the great work being done by so many citizens in every field of study and walk of life in our country.


We again thank all of you for the work you have done and the work you will do to secure our homeland. The war on terror will not be won with a decisive battle. Terrorism will not be eradicated tomorrow. We have a long, hard struggle ahead. Many thanks to the University of Maryland and its partners for joining our struggle. It is a worthy struggle, and one we must and will win.


Thank you.



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[endarkenment]

1. They are establishing the mechanisms for totalitarian repression

right in front of our eyes.

[tom_paine]

3. Already established. All the Bushies require is a "triggering event"

to make it happen. Do you REALLY think the apathetic, weak-minded, ahistorical, sheep-like Imperial Subjects of Amerika will resist in the least?

Maybe a few, but more will actively assist the veil rather than resist, that much is certain.

Just wait for it. False Flag 9/11 #2 is coming. I don;t knwo when, but for the Bushies it is only a matter of time.

[endarkenment]

4. I agree. Most will cheer.

Your assesment seems correct to me.

[bdamomma]

5. the ones who cheer, want that "daddy" figure.

[mike_c]

2. it CAN happen here....

It's happening all around us. The fascist Amerikan security state is being locked down a bit at a time.

[bdamomma]

6. they are putting all their objectives in action.

[hootinholler]

7. kicking this. n/t

[jus_the_facts]

8. once more

[crickets]

9. K&R