Sunday, May 15, 2011

A look at the "sovereign citizen" movement

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/15/60minutes/main20062666.shtml?tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel

Ever heard of the sovereign citizen movement? Alfred Adask explains the straw man theory and other anti-government beliefs to "60 Minutes."


Who are "sovereign citizens"?
Anti-government U.S. extremists who don't pay taxes and ignore requirements like social security cards and drivers licenses are on the rise. Called sovereign citizens, some have become violent and the FBI considers them a domestic terror threat. Byron Pitts reports




Anti-government "guru" explains doctrine
Extra: Sizing up sovereign citizen groups
J.J. MacNab, who has been studying sovereign citizens for a decade, explains why it's hard for law enforcement to monitor this anti-government group.

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