first. We're going to fight it directly and precisely. We're still planning. We'll take action soon, but it will be in the nature of surgical operations rather than large-scale havoc and chaos. We're going to aim for zero casualties on our side and zero harm to the public. We can't tell you yet what those actions will be, but you'll know they're ours when you hear about them."

Mele said, "Anyway, you have plenty of people to carry on.

You don't need us. I'm sorry, guys. We're taking another path." There was a long silence.

Finally Ryan said, "But we wish you well. We'll have a friendly competition. See who gets the job done. And, whatever you do, don't get busted."

Talon smiled and said, "All right. You gave us a fairAm A Criminal Sadist. Jason laughed, cheered and clapped his hands.

Another video showed a similar action against a prison guard. He was abducted, blindfolded and taken to a cane field where he admitted his leading role in a particularly savage assault that landed an inmate in the hospital. He was thrashed and made to announce his resignation on camera, effective immediately. He too was left to walk home naked with a sign attached to him. It read, I Am A Coward And A Bully.

Then came a series of imitation videos that were even more violent and grisly. These were brilliant fakes done by professionals hired by Juggernaut agents in order to whip up public sympathy and support for harsh reprisals. Classic agents provocateur. Known dissidents and suspected Video