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law enforcement sources have told cnn the men walk right up to the line of protection under the first amendment, but their coach sunglasses message is not going unnoticed.

al-khattab handed cnn correspondent drew griffin a business card from an fbi agent who he says is keeping tabs on him. the agent would not comment without clearance from his superiors, except to say, "obviously, if they gave you my card, you know we are watching them."

the mosque has called police coach sunglasses on al-khattab and mohammed several times, and passers-by occasionally engage them in heated debates. ali told cnn that ordinary muslims are "disgusted with their behavior." but they insist they don't fight themselves, and don't sunglasses online incite others to do so.