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Mo. report on militia movement draws criticism
10:14 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- A new document meant to help Missouri law enforcement agencies identify militia members or domestic terrorists is drawing criticism.
The February 20th report is called "The Modern Militia Movement."
It mentions such red flags as political bumper stickers for third-party candidates, talk of conspiracy theories and possession of subversive literature.
Critics are concerned, saying it seems like officials are trying to stifle political thought.
But state law enforcement officials say the report is being misinterpreted.
Lt. John Hotz of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said it comes purely from publicly available, trend data on militias.
The report was compiled by the Missouri Information Analysis Center in Jefferson City.