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According to a pair of recent polls, for the first time since the 9/11 terrorist hijackings, Americans are more fearful their government will abuse constitutional liberties than fail to keep its citizens safe.
Bucking the trend, 51 percent of Democrats responded they would give up personal freedom to reduce the threat of terror, compared to 36 percent opposed.
Forty-seven percent of Republicans, on the other hand, opposed giving up freedoms, compared to only 43 percent in favor.
“Would you be willing to give up some of your personal freedom in order to reduce the threat of terrorism?” Of those surveyed on April 16, 2013, 45 percent answered no to the question, compared to 43 percent answering yes.
Because it was never about "protection". It has always been about control. Decades ago, the government had very little control over Americans. When I was in high school, it was nothing to look out into the parking lot and count 20 or more rifles or shotguns hanging in the back windows of many trucks. Especially during hunting season. When I was in middle school, many of us brought our pocket knives to school. We also made knives and "throwing stars" in metal shop. We made billy clubs on the wood lathes and got graded on them. How many stabbings and shootings took place at schools back in the 70s and 80s? It just didn't happen. We were a different people then.
Originally posted by iunlimited491
“Would you be willing to give up some of your personal freedom in order to reduce the threat of terrorism?” Of those surveyed on April 16, 2013, 45 percent answered no to the question, compared to 43 percent answering yes.
What an absurd question. One would think; "Why on Earth, would the Govt. feel the need to strip its people of their FREEDOMS? The same people that it's trying to PROTECT!"
Who are they protecting us from? The terrorists? Or ourselves?
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Originally posted by DarthMuerte
When I was in high school, it was nothing to look out into the parking lot and count 20 or more rifles or shotguns hanging in the back windows of many trucks. Especially during hunting season. When I was in middle school, many of us brought our pocket knives to school. We also made knives and "throwing stars" in metal shop. We made billy clubs on the wood lathes and got graded on them. How many stabbings and shootings took place at schools back in the 70s and 80s? It just didn't happen. We were a different people then.
How many stabbings and shootings took place at schools back in the 70s and 80s? It just didn't happen. We were a different people then.
Originally posted by iunlimited491
“Would you be willing to give up some of your personal freedom in order to reduce the threat of terrorism?” Of those surveyed on April 16, 2013, 45 percent answered no to the question, compared to 43 percent answering yes.
What an absurd question. One would think; "Why on Earth, would the Govt. feel the need to strip its own people of their freedom? The same people and ideology that it's trying to protect!"
Who are they protecting us from? The terrorists? Or ourselves?
(cue saw theme.)
edit on 29-4-2013 by iunlimited491 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by iunlimited491
reply to post by DarthMuerte
How many stabbings and shootings took place at schools back in the 70s and 80s? It just didn't happen. We were a different people then.
I wouldn't doubt it.
A lot of people argue to the contrary, but I would say that this is a direct result of todays ever-changing 'Mainstream' society. Sure, there're other contributing factors. But when you take a deeper look, it's ridiculous, the almost cult-like following that the Mainstream receives. And I can tell you, todays' generation is as manipulable as ever. Emulating whatever it is they see and/or hear, from anywhere.
edit on 29-4-2013 by iunlimited491 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Helious
What threat of terror? 4 people have died in 10 years as a result of terrorism in the United States. The TSA has failed to catch 1 terrorist in the over 10 years it has been in operation. Despite tens of billions of dollars in annual budget, funding manpower, armored vehicles and intelligence gathering, the DHS, FBI and CIA failed to stop the one terror event we actually did have in the last 10 years..
Originally posted by Helious
Please......... Terrorism is a non issue in America. It's a manufactured fear of a "boogey man" with no credible statistics to back up any credible threat to our society, way of life or possibility of mass casualties outside of "normal" risk as it pertains to our foreign affairs policies.