homeless=terrorist

So, here's an article from my new paper, the Washington Post. I have copied the whole thing because I figured no one wanted to bother with the login.

U.S. Says Terrorists May Pose As Vagrants
By MARK SHERMAN

WASHINGTON -- Asking for increased vigilance in the wake of the London bombings, the government is warning that terrorists may pose as vagrants to
conduct surveillance of buildings and mass transit stations to plot future attacks."

In light of the recent bombings in London, it is crucial that police, fire and emergency medical personnel take notice of their surroundings, and be aware of 'vagrants' who seem out of place or unfamiliar," said the message, distributed via e-mail to some federal employees in Washington by the U.S. Attorney's office.

It is based on a State Department report that was issued last week. The State Department had no immediate comment Monday.

The warning is similar to one issued by the FBI before July 4, 2004 that said terrorists may attempt surveillance disguised as homeless people, shoe shiners, street vendors or street sweepers.

The e-mail stresses that there is no threat of an attack and that it is intended to be "informative, not alarming."

This article fascinates me. I am now living and working on Capitol Hill. I work in a soup kitchen, preparing and serving lunch to 60-100 homeless (mostly) men 4 days per week.

They could all be terrorists.

I'm eagerly awaiting the inevitable homeland security commando raid during mealtime next week.