An Editorial by Colonel Richard B. Singer
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the leadership of Janet Napolitano, recently released a report listing potential threats to domestic security. Among the list of ‘right wing extremists’ that includes pro-life advocates and defenders of free speech and the right to self defense, are military veterans returning from overseas duty. The report states that “returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to rightwing extremists” and “military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups….”










