Richard S. Crawford wrote:
> ...I confess that I don't believe that the threat of terrorism on a > daily basis in the United States has changed since September 11? > > Not that there is no threat at all, of course... just that there has > always been a threat and that it probably hasn't increased all that much > since 9/11. What has changed is our perceptions. > > I don't know... is this some sort of blasphemy? > > (Of course I already know that I'm a heretic for believing that it's > possible to have security without sacrificing liberty, and that dissent > is an essential part of democracy, but what the hell.) > I think that as a result of the attacks that the threat of terrorism has been reduced considerably. Certainly, airport security is much tighter. Immigration restrictions are tighter. Suspects across the globe are being rounded up. And I agree 100% that we must not sacrifice our rights in order to protect ourselves from terrorists. I expect to see public opinion turn around on this issue - the sooner the better. -- Doug email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.zo.com/~brighto Irreverence is the champion of liberty. Mark Twain - Notebook, 1888
