DOD says protests = "low-level terrorism"

via BoingBoing:

A US Department of Defense training manual describes protest as "low-level terrorism." This is part of a broader trend of state agencies characterizing protest as a form of terrorism.
The first question of the Terrorism Threat Factors, "Knowledge Check 1" section reads as follows:

Which of the following is an example of low-level terrorism activity?
Select the correct answer and then click Check Your Answer.

• Attacking the Pentagon
• IEDs
• Hate crimes against racial groups
• Protests

The "correct" answer is Protests. DoD Training Manual: Protests are "Low-Level Terrorism"

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Man, I'm rarely a "what kind of country are we living in" kinda guy, but really. Here's a short list of the progress our society has made through protesting/organizing/unionizing:

• Civil Rights
• Womens' Rights to vote
• Workers' Rights (child labor, 40 hr work week, and overtime)
• Gay Rights