Is the legal and cultural control in the US such that you are afraid to say the war is bad ? Do you face being an utcast or being investigated by FBI do you get passed over for promotions at work if you say too much.?
If your an Arab do you face racist comments or feel the police are being used to keep you quiet or Homeland security will have a chat with you?
America says it loves freedom but do you have to be careful how much freedom you exercise?
2006-08-10 10:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I have not seen any evidence of retaliation against people who don't like the war. As evidence I present almost every Democrat on Capitol Hill, and the likes of Cindy Sheehan. In fact the only evidence I have seen of retailiation for an opinion on the war came from Democrats against one of their own for supporting the war effort. Or haven't you been paying attention to the Joe Lieberman saga? If your bosses discriminate against for having opinions then they should be brought to task for it. Americans do love freedom, and part of that freedom is being able to disagree with things you don't like, such as people who are against the war. However, I am aware that Liberals are quick to cry freedom for everyone, until you disagree with them, then you are a racist, hate monger, brain washed, or just stupid. Gee, can't understand why anyone would have a problem with that!
2006-08-10 10:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in general, Americans who do not support the war do not face retaliation (in fact, at this point, they might be the majority).
I'm sure there's a few exceptions, especially if a person is vociferous enough and persistent enough that he becomes an obnoxious annoyance, but that would be the case if the person were selling Amway or constantly telling lame jokes.
Passing someone over for promotion because of their political views would be illegal (however, if the person's spending more time at work espousing his political views than working, it would be a different story).
2006-08-10 17:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by Bob G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What planet are you on?
I can't walk two feet without having to listen to some liberal idiot whining about the war. Then you've got the media and their onslaught of B.S.
If anything, you face retaliation if you DO support the war. Don't let some "peace" loving "progressive" hear you praise our troops. They turn into rabid animals quicker then muslims after "prayers".
2006-08-10 19:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by SVern 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The war in Iraq has gone bad. Hmmm...I don't hear anyone tapping my phone.
I think there was a time before Hurricane Katrina's lame gov't response that one had to be careful not to exercise too much freedom. Now it's open season for free speech (in a good way).
2006-08-10 17:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Brand X 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That is why we have fought some of the wars we have , for our freedoms . Freedom of speech is one of our greatest one , most country's have that one . We are so lucky .
2006-08-10 17:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
wtf are you taking about!!!!! and another thing screw the arabs.. if they feel intimidated .. move back to where they came from. Im dont recall many WASP's inviting them over in the first place.
2006-08-10 18:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋