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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom ofthe people by the gradual and silent encroachments of those in power,than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison

"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves." - William Pitt, 1783

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The police state is real and it will do nothing but get worse while the people of the US sit back and ignore what is happening around them. As long as we're "safe". Know anything about REAL ID? It's your new national ID card. Know much about DHS. This is what is being used to refer to Department of Homeland Security "officers"? They seem to be popping up in more and more places. I don't trust them and I don't want them around. All this crap is quasi-constitutional at BEST. I'm seeing debates about eliminating carry-on luggage. And electronics carried on. So you'd put that laptop and cellphone in checked luggage. HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA. Say good-bye to those. How stupid are these TSA and DHS folks? Let's go back to the 1960s. While we're at it let's just make flying only for necessity. Let's get it government approved. I mean - we're trusting the "government" to handle things right now aren't we? It can all be coordinated with your National biometric ID "Driver's License". The terrorists have won many battles and are winning the war as well. They are eliminating the free country that was. They are slowly eliminating the free, capitalist, constitutional country that we used to know.

So very true Ginny!!

Date: 2006-08-12 07:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 72orangekrate.livejournal.com
Are you and I the only ones that see this?

I'm making plans on leaving this country...I'm not hip on the imperialistic ways....or am I am off base here?

Re: So very true Ginny!!

Date: 2006-08-17 05:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] groovychk.livejournal.com
Well I have thought about leaving - but this is my freaking country. I am going to see it through. If it comes down to having to leave I'll make the decision at that time. Hopefully we can turn it around.

Date: 2006-08-14 03:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] compudoc.livejournal.com
As I said in the other post, Ginny, how blind are our current leaders. The US tries to make things more secure - our enemies come up with new ways to perpetuate the killing. As for a "national ID" - what are driver's licenses for? One phone call or computer link can verify whether a license is good or bad.
It's amazing how the simplest technology can befuddle our US Government.

Date: 2006-08-17 05:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] groovychk.livejournal.com
Arrogance and ignorance - bad combo.

Date: 2006-08-14 12:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kyrie1618.livejournal.com
What about trains and buses? I usually get around on a bus, but I'm planning to take a train trip soon.

Last time I took a bus, no police state was around. Maybe we should boycott airlines for the next couple decades.

Date: 2006-08-17 05:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] groovychk.livejournal.com
I'm sure there are at least some new things for buses and trains. I know that subways have come under scrutiny so I imagine trains get it too.
Maybe we should just boycott our current leaders :-)

Date: 2006-08-18 03:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xaminmo.livejournal.com
We're all complacently taking this.
This is what the average person wants.
It won't stop until enough people are willing to rebel/begin civil unrest.

When you hear people stating, once again, "Give me liberty or give me death", from our own soil, en masse....

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