The government is crazy for blocking international computers (including military computers) from seeing the NEIN website. There are active military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been taking advantage of the intel there. Aren’t our boys who are standing directly in harm’s way deserving of as much information as possible?

This is from Doug Hagmann, the owner of the NEIN website:

26 October 2004–The United States Department of Defense, using “Smart Filter” Internet content blocking, has now blocked all access to the Northeast Intelligence Network, labeling our site as “extreme.”

Once again, the Northeast Intelligence Network will make a formal appeal to the Bush administration and the Department of Defense for their assistance and intervention so the members of our military can again access our information.

Recent Letter from a U.S. Military Commander Stationed in Iraq:

To the Northeast Intelligence Network:

My name is Captain [REDACTED] and I am currently deployed with the [REDACTED] Division located in Baghdad, Iraq. First let me state that the information you post on your website is an excellent source of Intel. I visit your website daily in order to ensure I have the latest information not typically disseminated throughout the command. The translated documents and articles provide us with the insight we need to truly assess our current threat level…

[REDACTED]
Captain, US Army
[REDCTED]Division

Despite many similar e-mails, access to our website is currently being blocked by military computers.

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