Tuesday, 24 February 2004
My mother the terrorist. Yesterday a Bush Administration official designated my parents as members of a terrorist organization. To think that Mom and Dad had me fooled all those years: Here I thought they were teaching kids how to read and do math, when in fact they were subversively manipulating those innocent children to question authority, form their own opinions, and possibly even to vote for Democrats. Treason! Treason, I say!
Education Secretary Rod Paige later clarified his remarks, saying that it was the members of the National Education Assocation's union organization who were terrorists, not the rank and file members of the union. Unfortunately Dad was our local school district's chief negotiator before he retired, which means he probably still qualifies: No doubt such nefarious activities as leading a contract negotiation or striking for better pay (gasp!) qualify as terrorist program-related activities.
So, it looks like Mom and Dad are getting a one-way ticket to Gitmo, without the benefit of trial or counsel — just like the other U.S. citizens who have been so designated by the Bush Administration. It'll be rough at Christmas time, but I'm sure we'll rest easier knowing that War President Bush is keeping our nation safe and secure.
(Link via Whiskey Bar.)- Posted by Scott Forbes at 7:20 am. comments.
