On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 06:07:29 -0500 "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I know I'm not the first person to bitch about this on the PDML, > and I figure I'm preaching to the choir here too (I wrote this > to post to my LiveJournal -- <http://www.livejournal.com/users/dglenn>), > but I'm gonna post it here anyhow because I'm not finished venting > yet. Grrrrrr. This sounds quite an ordeal. Here in Australia we are getting the same fear mongering that we are a terrorist target and that all state buildings nuclear power plants, tourist destinations need to have increased security as our Govt follows blindly US policy. <rant>This to me has the same stink others have used to gain a stronger hold of the population. Create an evil monster (real or imagined) and the the people will not only let you usurp their rights, they will beg for you to take them if thats what it takes to be saved. At the same time, you must sacrifice the very liberties which you are trying to protect. Hitler did it with the Jewish with amazing success, now it seems we have a new monster to be saved from.</rant> <sanity>My Camera has gained me access to many places that would normally be off limits. I have walked into press conferences with news teams, been asked into rock concerts, captured native (sacred) rituals. Just this morning I was allowed access to a lighthouse which is off limits to the public (and also a possible terrorist target) etc. I dont see a 'brave new world', I see a 'Paranoid new world' but I guess some things balance out. I gain access to some places, but not others. I guess timing is important also. Right place at the right time. Kind regards Kevin -- Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html Kevin Waterson Byron Bay, Australia
