"If You See Something, Say Something" Campaign to Walmar

[douglas9]

Secretary Napolitano Announces Expansion of "If You See Something, Say Something" Campaign to Walmart Stores Across the Nation

Release Date: December 6, 2010

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Washington, D.C. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the expansion of the Department's national "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to hundreds of Walmart stores across the country - launching a new partnership between DHS and Walmart to help the American public play an active role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation.

"Homeland security starts with hometown security, and each of us plays a critical role in keeping our country and communities safe," said Secretary Napolitano. "I applaud Walmart for joining the ‘If You See Something, Say Something' campaign. This partnership will help millions of shoppers across the nation identify and report indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats to law enforcement authorities."

http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1291648380371.shtm

[Brickbat]

1. This makes me sick on so many levels. I think the saddest and most craven one, though, is the fact

that the government thinks the best way to reach people and get the word out is to distribute it through Walmart.

Says a lot about this country.

[Ron Green]

2. Wal*Mart is the perfect institution for fascism.

After squeezing thousands of independents out of business and forcing manufacturers to go to China, they have become the new "public marketplace" while finely honing the glazed-eyed, slack-jawed style of "shopping" that so characterizes modern suburban and small-town America.

Their citizen surveillance campaign is an appropriate next step.

[Hannah Bell]

10. it sure is.

[MineralMan]

3. Walmar?

Their site is still under construction:

http://www.walmarenterprises.com/

[Newest Reality]

4. That gave me another marker on my

Fascism Bingo card.

Yeah, turn each other in, dutiful slaves! Did somebody piss you off or bump your cart or grab the last one of what you wanted? Turn them in to the SStasinazistappo for supreme revenge enjoyment! Feed the growing, private prison profit machine as a bonus!

A peasant Serf must do his or her duty to the Feudal Lords!

Walmart = Fascistmart

Oh, the implications of this when you consider who the "terrorists" are now.

[no_hypocrisy]

5. I see gender discrimination in WalMart.

Call Homeland Security!

[NorthCarolina]

6. Oh brother, the outcome of this can't be good.

Thousands of innocent people will probably end up being persecuted from false accusations. Maybe they should begin this program in Salem MA where they already have experience in witch hunts.

[sinkingfeeling]

7. Well, it'll all be OK as long as we all turn in each other and the SCOTUS throws out the

Wal-Mart anti-women pay class action lawsuit. Bet the Roberts' court will agree with Wal-Mart that class action suits are 'bad' for business.

[Bragi]

8. Fear-mongering specials in aisles 1-infinity forever /nt

[Blue_In_AK]

9. Oh, yeah, like Wal-Mart shoppers are the most discerning

citizens when it comes to who's dangerous. Good grief, what next?

[Codeine]

11. When I see Wal*Mart I say "Keep driving."

Good enough, Janet?

[JackRiddler]

12. But if you see unclassified documents, don't say anything!