Police State USA

CuteOldGuy's Avatar
For those who thought it couldn't happen here, well, here it is.

http://www.businessinsider.com/maybe...e-state-2012-3
I B Hankering's Avatar
Cuba is far worse, despite what a certain congressional caucus and president would have the people believe.



Report: Cuban human rights abuses on rise
Published: March. 22, 2012 at 8:49 PM

HAVANA, March 22 (UPI) -

The imprisonment of political dissidents in Cuba has increased substantially during the past 24 months, an Amnesty International report said Thursday.

The report, "Routine repression: Political short-term detentions and harassment in Cuba," said Cuban authorities are using new tactics to punish those in opposition to the regime. The regime targets dissidents, human rights activists, journalists and bloggers who criticize state policies, Amnesty International said.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-Ne...#ixzz1pvP2dXGY