I can’t believe I actually said “Kudos” and “Bennie Thompson” in the same sentence.
But, there it is.
Tuesday, Chairman Thompson (MS-2nd) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Napolitano saying that he was “dumbfounded” that DHS would issue a report identifying veterans as potential terrorist threats.
“This report appears to raise significant issues involving the privacy and civil liberties of many Americans — including war veterans,” said Thompson in the letter sent yesterday.
Thompson’s letter comes as a welcome surprise to many conservatives who saw the report as being aimed not only at veterans, but also at law-abiding people who believe in gun rights, are pro-life, or who are religious.
To see Mr. Thompson make such a strong and principled stand earns him high praise from this corner.
Thank you Bennie Thompson.
h/t Ed Morrisey
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