By definition, terrorism succeeds by making us feel powerless. [More]Now substitute the word "government" for "terrorism."
And with each successive erosion of Liberty in the name of security, they succeed even more.
What was it the Founders considered "necessary to the security of a free State" again?
Never mind--I'm sure it's outdated...
Besides, I've already defined the obvious solution to air travel security.
Now take off your shoes and step into the Wienertron.
Say "chee-eese..."
[Via Marc H]
Read the last paragraph of the lnked article. The passengers were held for five hours without food or restroom access or being allowed to call relatives, until they were all interviewed.
ReplyDeleteHeld, not by terrorists, but by the *investigating authorities.*
A nation of suspects. If the terrorists win, how will we tell?
They ganged up on the attempted bomber. Why shy away from action to counter abuse by the Fibbies, the TSA? Huh?
Because that's not life-or-death. Yet.
Now substitute the word "government" for "terrorism."
ReplyDeleteThat just about covers it all right there.
In the interest of job security, and pumping their own ego, the powers that be have to turn everything into a "we're in control" circus, so that the peasants don't get the (correct) idea it is they, and not the goons in uniforms, who run things. Reminds me of H. Clinton, and her "for your own good" bs. Their arrogance makes me hurl.
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