Comments on: The Mysterious “Hutaree Militia” https://theamericanmercury.org/2010/04/the-mysterious-hutaree-militia/ Founded by H.L. Mencken in 1924 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:45:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Matt Savino https://theamericanmercury.org/2010/04/the-mysterious-hutaree-militia/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:45:12 +0000 https://theamericanmercury.org/?p=11#comment-217 Dr. James Sanchez seems to make a lot of allegations with nothing to back it in his article. The “Muslim militiaman” that he is referring to is myself. If he did just a little research (which I would think that since he is a “doctor”, he might just do that before speaking out loud about something he knows nothing about) he would have found that things are a lot different then he portrays.

The FBI didnt use anyone. Our local militia unit, Lenawee Volunteer Michigan Militia, decided to go to the Michigan state police because there was a one year old child with Joshua Stone that we felt was in danger. The police turned us over to the FBI agents and told us it was their case. When Josh came to “us” for help, yes we did decline because he didnt know why the BATFE, FBI, State police and other law enforcement were after him and his family. He understood our decision and said “I would be the same way, I wouldn’t get involved if I didn’t know what exactly was going on either. I appreciate your help anyway, thank you”.

The only information we had was the number of people with Josh. We did not know any of them or their names or where they were going. We also didn’t go to the police until the next afternoon when one of the guys from my unit said that we should say something to the police cause that baby may be in danger of being hurt or killed if the police don’t know the little girl is with them (Josh and his friends). So I decided to call a meeting of our members and we voted as to what to do. Because one of the things a militia does is looks out for the safety of the local community and protect those that cant protect themselves, like a one year old girl. If the other people aged ~ 15-20 want to endanger their lives then that is their choice.

And what the hell is the big issue with my religious preference anyway? I converted to Islam in 1998. I was born of a Lutheran father and Catholic mother. I served in the United States Navy. I earned my Eagle Scout in 1993 prior to joining the military.

But I thought we had the freedom of religion in this country. To practice whatever believes you wish so long as they do not violate any laws or infringe on anyone else’s rights and freedoms. Am I wrong? Did I join the service and help to defend these rights only to have them taken from me? To be accused of things that there is no evidence of whatsoever?

You could have asked for an interview with me just like the many many other news media personnel and writers and publishers that did. But I give them more respect than your sorry ass. because at least they put some effort into it and tried to get the information from the source instead of making up shit as they go.

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