"Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment," said that while there is no specific information that domestic right-wing terrorists are planning acts of violence, such acts could come from unnamed "rightwing extremists" concerned about illegal immigration, abortion, increasing federal power and restrictions on firearms -- and singled out returning war veterans as susceptible to recruitment."

Yeah, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano apologized to veterans.

"This was an assessment, not an accusation," "It was limited to extremists those who seek to commit violence within the United States. And all this was meant to do was to give law enforcement what we call 'situational awareness.'"

"The last thing I want to do is offend or castigate all veterans. To the contrary, let's meet and clear the air,"

First, if that was an apology my grandmother's teachings where all wrong. I thought a comment of regret, like "I apologize" or, "I'm sorry", or maybe even "please forgive me if I offended you but what I meant was" more in line with an apology rather than a clearing statement which is what Ms. Napolitano made.

Second, military personnel know about "situational awareness" its drilled into our heads from the first day at boot camp to the last day we serve. Most of us continue with those skills for the rest of our lives. But to simply be so arrogant to lump people that swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States into a group and make these remarks and "retractions" is pitiful and should not be condoned.

But to look deeper into the text of the remark. "concerned about illegal immigration, abortion, increasing federal power and restrictions on firearms". Every citizen should be concerned about these issues not just returning soldiers. Does these mean that anyone concerned about these issues are ripe to be plucked by "radicalism"? A shift in federal governmental policy is truly swinging towards socialism, some may say fascism but definitely away from the principles outlined at the founding of our republic. Is Ms. Napolitano concerned about her role in homeland security or in protecting the apparent agenda of those like minded pocket socialist? As defenders of this republic, every soldier, sailor, Marine, and airman has sworn an oath to defend not the government but the Constitution. Most servicemen and women are more concerned about the moral right rather than the legal ramblings so maybe Ms. Napolitano, the current administration and current sitting Congress should take note of this comment. Act in the moral right instead of manipulating the intent of the law lest the people revolt.