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There’s a really interesting article up at AlterNet today regarding the first commercial airline bombing on Oct. 6, 1976.

Cuban-American terrorists and mercenaries blew up a Cuban civilian airliner. All 73 on board went down to a fiery and gruesome death, including the teenage members of the Cuban fencing team returning from a competition in Venezuela.

The article goes on to point the finger at well known figures in the Cuban exile community in Florida, namely Luis Posada Carriles and Orlando Bosch and well known exile organizations like Alpha 66, Omega 7, Brothers To The Rescue, and Commandos L. The most disturbing thing though is that according to the article the individuals and organizations are being protected by the U.S. government.

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