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I discussed this the other day after seeing a rather sensationalistic AOL headline which read, "Secret Memo: Gov't Can Kill Americans." Of course, when reading the actual article, it detailed that this was legal when these "Americans" were members of terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda. 

Well, it doesn't appear as if far-right Republicans are the only ones paranoid that the federal government is going to hunt them down. Far-left Democrats are joining the paranoia party as well. MSNBC contributor Rachel Maddow, Comedy Central's Jon Stewart, and others have come forward about being a little freaked out about this memo and how the federal government can kill Americans. 

While I think an investigation into the matter is warranted, I think people are taking the sensationalistic headlines far too literally. It's not like the memo said the following types of Americans were at risk of getting killed by the federal government:

- People getting fast food via the drive-thru (McDonalds customers are most at risk of being shot down by Rambo on a helicopter)

- Middle-aged men riding Schwinn bicycles, wearing bright-colored clothing are at risk of being victimized by a tank

- Dairy Queen patrons ordering what the federal government considers to be dull Blizzards will be prone to having grenades thrown at them

- If anyone runs a red light, expect to be introduced to a rocket launcher

- If it appears that you're writing a poem in your bedroom, a sniper will take you out

I'm not thinking those groups of people (and most every group of people) have anything to worry about. Like I said earlier, further questioning into the matter is warranted, but let's ease up on the paranoia just a little bit. Well, I better be going. It's time I start running from the inevitable drones that are coming after me because I just did a 30-minute cardio workout in the basement and followed that up with a 30-minute walk. Yes, I'm scared, so very scared. Excuse me for a moment while I laugh hysterically and then start running nude around the neighborhood singing Pantera songs at the top of my lungs and not being killed by the government for it.
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