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Singer MORRISSEY was quizzed by the FBI and British intelligence after speaking out against the American and British governments.
The Brit is a famous critic of the US-led war in Iraq and has dubbed President GEORGE W BUSH a "terrorist" - but he was baffled to be hauled in by authorities.
Morrissey explains, "The FBI and the Special Branch have investigated me and I've been interviewed and taped and so forth.
"They were trying to determine if I was a threat to the government, and similarly in England. But it didn't take them very long to realise that I'm not.
"I don't belong to any political groups, I don't really say anything unless I'm asked directly and I don't even demonstrate in public. I always assume that so-called authoritarian figures just assume that pop/rock music is slightly insane and an untouchable platform for the working classes to stand up and say something noticeable.
"My view is that neither England or America are democratic societies. You can't really speak your mind and if you do you're investigated."
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Sabriel 
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posted on 31/05/2008 20:34
I can only assume your motive for the comment you left was to antagonise people who
love/live in East Kilbride, in the hope that they will lower themselves to your level
by means of similar insults; as your 'opinion' held no constructive critisim that
would otherwise start a debate. May I suggest the next time you wish to show yourself
up as an uneducated bigot, you should email the 'Metro' letters page.
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talisman11 (1)
posted on 13/02/2008 20:19
I see morrissey has recently quoted words to some effect at his edinburgh gig regarding
East Kilbride I dont know actually what was said,but it seems some local MSP who
actually represents East Kilbride seem a bit flustured by his comments ,well to be
honest its not pleasent to go out there, and frankly IS MISERABLE a lot of halfwits,
and not safe place to venture out in,,,with very limited brain activity so do yourself
a favour and dont fall into the trap by accepting his invite to venture East Kilbride bec
ause basically I feel they may just turn the situation around to there advantage,even
the people of glasgow thinks the area is bonkers,, have fun mr morrissey regards
from a friend.
