Will You Be Considered Part of a Hate Group if H.R. 2647 Passes?

You may not be aware of this, but you might be considered to be a part of a hate group if the H.R. 2647 bill is passed by the Senate this week.

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This bill was passed by the House of Representatives on June 25, 2009 and could possibly be passed by the Senate this week while under the cover of the Sonia Sotomayor judiciary hearings.  As always, we must watch to see what the other hand is doing and this is yet another perfect example of just why we need to keep a close eye on these people we call lawmakers.

You need to pay particularly close attention to “SEC. 524 Prohibition on Recruitment, Enlistment, or Retention of Persons Associated or Affiliated with Groups Associated with Hate-Related Violence Against Groups or Persons or The United States Government” of H.R. 2647. The title itself may sound harmless enough. However, you will find after reading this section that it will leave the discretion of this up to the United States Attorney General, Eric H. Holder Jr. who was sworn into office by Vice-President Joe Biden on February 3, 2009.

Here are the contents of SEC. 524 of HR 2647:

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SEC. 524. PROHIBITION ON RECRUITMENT, ENLISTMENT, OR RETENTION OF PERSONS ASSOCIATED OR AFFILIATED WITH GROUPS ASSOCIATED WITH HATE-RELATED VIOLENCE AGAINST GROUPS OR PERSONS OR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
7 Section 504 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sub section:
(c) PERSONS ASSOCIATED OR AFFILIATED WITH HATE GROUPS.—
(1) PROHIBITION.—A person associated or affiliated with a group associated with hate-related violence against groups or persons or the United States Government, as determined by the Attorney General, may not be recruited, enlisted, or retained in the armed forces.
(2) DEFINITION OF HATE GROUP.—In this subsection, the terms ‘group associated with hate-related violence’ or ‘hate group’ mean the following:
(A) Groups or organizations that espouse or engage in acts of violence against other groups or minorities based on ideals of hate, ethnic supremacies, white supremacies, racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, or other bigotry ideologies.

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Groups or organizations engaged in criminal gang activity including drug and weapons trafficking and smuggling.
(C) Groups or organizations that espouse an intention or expectation of armed revolutionary activity against the United States Government, or the violent overthrow of the United States Government.
(D) Groups or organizations that espouse an intention or expectation of armed activity in a ‘race war’.
(E) Groups or organizations that encourage members to join the armed forces in order to obtain military training to be used for acts of violence against minorities, other groups, or the United States Government.

(F) Groups or organizations that espouse violence based on race, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

(G) Other groups or organizations that are determined by the Attorney General to be of a violent, extremist nature.

(3) EVIDENCE OF ASSOCIATION OR AFFILATION WITH HATE GROUP.—The following shall constitute evidence that a person is associated or affili-(cont. on next page)

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ated with a group associated with hate-related violence:
(A) Individuals possessing tattoos or other body markings indicating association or affiliation with a hate group.

(B) Individuals known to have attended meetings, rallies, conferences, or other activities sponsored by a hate group.

(C) Individuals known to be involved in online activities with a hate group, including being engaged in online discussion groups or blog or other postings that support, encourage, or affirm the group’s extremist or violent views and goals.

(D) Individuals who are known to have in their possession photographs, written testimonials (including diaries or journals), propaganda, or other materials indicating involvement or affiliation with a hate group. Such materials can include photographs, written materials relating to or referring to extreme hatred that are clearly not of an academic nature, possession of objects that venerate or glorify hateinspired violence, and related materials, as determined by the Attorney General.

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(E) Individuals espousing the intent to acquire military training for the purpose of using such training towards committing acts of violence of a purpose not affiliated with the armed forces.
(4) REQUIREMENTS FOR RECRUITERS AND ENLISTMENT PROCESSING STATIONS.—A military recruiters may not enlist, or assist in enlisting, a person who is associated or affiliated with a group associated with hate-related violence, as evidenced pursuant to paragraph (3). A person at any military enlistment processing station who, during the screening process, is found to be affiliated or associated with a hate group (including through admitting to any such affiliation or association on any form or document) is automatically prohibited from enlisting.
(5) SEPARATION.—
(A) SEPARATION REQUIRED.—A person discovered or determined to be associated or affiliated with a group associated with hate-related violence, as evidenced pursuant to paragraph (3), shall be immediately discharged from the armed forces, in the manner prescribed in regulations regarding discharge from service.

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(B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a member of the armed forces who has renounced the member’s previous affiliation or association with a group associated with hate-related violence, as determined by the commanding officer of the member.
(6) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Not later than April 1, 2010, and annually thereafter, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the Committees on Armed Service of the Senate and House of Representatives a report—
(A) on the presence in the armed forces of members who are associated or affiliated with a group associated with hate-related violence and describing the actions of the Secretary to discharge such members; and
(B) describing the actions of the Secretary to prevent persons who are associated or affiliated with a hate group from enlisting.

I have never been one to endorse or encourage violence against any group or individual or the United States Government. Last I knew, we already have a hate crime bill. This one goes above and beyond to a point where just about anyone for any reason could be considered a hater. Yes, even minorities. Be careful what you ask for, as you might just get it!

As you can see from the contents of SEC. 524 of HR 2647, this is well laid out and is can be openly interpreted to be used against virtually any group or organization in the U.S. if the Government deem it necessary. This is yet another attempt by the Government to control the people of the United States of America. If I am reading this correctly, it appears to have contents that are directly against the Constitution of the United States. During the current administration it could be used against Conservative Americans. However, if a Republican administration takes over, it could then be used against Democrats. This is not a left or right issue. It’s an American issue, PERIOD! Pick up the phone now! And call your Senator’s office Immediately!

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Resources:

(pdf document) http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h2647pcs.txt.pdf

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2647/text

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2647

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