Activist silenced for fear of surveillance

I caught this news story today about an HIV/AIDS activist who is being followed by mysterious unmarked vehicles. Hasn't this sort of thing been going on for about 60 years now? Or, is this just another nail in the coffin for our freedoms?

News Article

Jennifer Flynn is not a rabble-rouser. She's not an aspiring suicide bomber. She doesn't advocate the overthrow of the government. Instead, she pushes for funding and better treatment for people with HIV and AIDS. Better keep an eye on her.

Wait! Somebody already did. -SNIP-

[edit on 9/25/2007 by Rotoplooker]