UNCLE SAM BANKROLLS TERRORISM

Joel Miller
WorldNetDaily.com

June 21, 2002

With the war on terror expanding beyond the reaches of the Middle East, attention is now extending to South America.

Michael Catanzaro, writing for the June 2002 American Enterprise, highlights the increasing terrorist activity in Colombia, including not only the domestic FARC forces, but also Hamas, Hezbollah and even the IRA.

"Colombia is the most abundant source of cocaine and heroin in North America. FARC, along with other paramilitary groups fighting for control of Colombia, provides protection to farmers who grow coca and poppies, and finances its revolutionary operations through drug sales," writes Catanzaro.

According to Rep. Cass Ballenger, R-N.C., drug profits "are sent directly to the Middle East to support the operation of terrorist organizations, possibly even the planning of terrorist acts. . Americans must recognize that every time they buy cocaine or heroin, they are directly funding terrorists."

OK, sure. But try this: The American government must recognize that every time it enforces narcotics laws, it is directly funding terrorists.

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