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12/04/2003 Entry: "Why is this not in the news?"

I hope I can be forgiven for "re-blogging" an entire post from someone else, but this piece from Orcinus was irresistible.

Can anyone tell me why this story is not leading the evening newscasts?

CBS 11 Investigates Poison Gas Plot

Federal authorities this year mounted one of the most extensive investigations of domestic terrorism since the Oklahoma City bombing, CBS 11 has learned.

Three people linked to white supremacist and anti-government groups are in custody. At least one weapon of mass destruction - a sodium cyanide bomb capable of delivering a deadly gas cloud - has been seized in the Tyler area.

Investigators have seized at least 100 other bombs, bomb components, machine guns, 500,000 rounds of ammunition and chemical agents. But the government also found some chilling personal documents indicating that unknown co-conspirators may still be free to carry out what appeared to be an advanced plot. And, authorities familiar with the case say more potentially deadly cyanide bombs may be in circulation.

Imagine if these had been Muslims.

Thanks to Michael @ the Gutless Pacificist for flagging this up.