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Originally Posted by tadpole256  I don't think we should sacrifice our civil liberties for security... It's not worth it. I'd rather be dead... Death is not that bad, and this life certainly is not that great that I am willing to sacrifice my freedoms for it.
I think this country will ultimately get what it deserves. I believe in National Karma too... And when we are in a nice safe Nazi state, we'll see how happy everyone is. This is part of the reason I rarely fly any more. I make it a point to periodically write to my elected officials demanding that they make cuts in TSA "Security" programs. I believe it's what's best for America...
Two buildings get blown up and we all loose our backbones... Once upon a time the reaction would have been different.
Sometimes it saddens me to watch Rome fall... | How is it sacrificing your civil liberty?
What, the congressman now will never be allowed to eat another PB&J sandwhich? When he got off the plane, he couldn't go up to the local sandwhich counter and order one up? Or be allowed to eat it?
He was denied having it on the plane. Nothing more. They have a list of what people can't bring onto the planes. They have to dispose of the items before boarding/going through check points. But they aren't denied having those items once they leave the airport.
If anyone is over-reacting, it's you Tad. You may be willing to sacrifice your own life (because as a soldier you take it for granted you'll die early), but you seem to be willing to sacrifice other's lives without their consent. What about their rights to live happily and saftly?
Also, if we shouldn't concern ourselves with appointing people to protect our intrests and welfare, why spend another dollar on training police, firemen, or troops period? Just open the doors and let everyone fend for themselves and take the chance of whatever maliovance another wishes to direct at us.  |