Brussels and 9/11; New faces of fascism spotlighted.(OPED)

From: The Washington Times | Date: September 14, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Diana West, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The story of the week wasn't Gen. David Petraeus' testimony on Iraq, although it dominated the headlines. The story of the week wasn't the sixth return of September 11 since the jihad atrocity of 2001, although it inspired many public statements and ceremonies. The week's biggest story garnered little press and few comments. But, in a significant way, this overlooked story - an outrageous display of police force in Brussels on Sep...

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