FBI Urges "Vigilance" This July 4th

[Ed note: Does this mean that if we see Mr. Ashcroft trying to limit freedom somewhere, we should call and report him? Where should we call anyway?]

From CNN/AP:

A constant stream of intelligence indicating that al Qaeda wants to strike the United States this summer or fall has led federal officials to urge increased vigilance during the Independence Day weekend, but there is no specific threat of an attack timed to the holiday.

In a bulletin sent to law enforcement agencies nationwide Thursday, the FBI said police should step up patrols and watch for signs of terrorist activity, including surveillance of potential targets. The FBI also listed advice on how to spot possible suicide bombers.

Unless they've recruited moose and mosquitoes as suicide bombers, I'm going to assume I'm fairly safe this weekend.

In any event, this is meant solely to a) cover their ass and b) keep you nervous and thinking about voting Republican. Fear's a powerful thing, and these blokes have overplayed it every second since 9/11.