Why do so many Americans feel that protesters should be incarcerated, simply for disagreeing?

Question

I heard Dr. Michael Weiner "Savage" advocating the incarceration of anyone who challenges the official 9-11 story. He actually said that we should be put into forced labor camps for being traitors, simply because we disagree with our nation's foreign and domestic policy during a time of war. President Bush himself has said that the "war on terror" will last 100 years. So, let me get this straight. We shouldn't be able to voice our dissenting opinions for atleast 100 years--so long as we're in a state of war?

I vow to fight the Unconstitutional Patriot Act and all other unAmerican policies. The Republican and Democratic parties are corrupt and no longer adequately represent us. We can't keep voting for the lesser of 2 evils. This is a trick that they've been using against us for 100's of years now.

In response to the lady who thinks I'm being presumptuous in response to Michael Weiner's comments:

I've heard some neo-conservatives, who aren't conservative at all, echo Dr. Weiner's sentiments. I've heard these things spoken at the gym, at work, and at social gatherings. It's actually the buzz on the streets that disturbs me the most.

Ofcourse, Steve, you've made it so that I can't send you an email. I heard Michael Savage make those comments with my own ears. One obvious abuse of the Patriot Act is that it's being used in domestic cases against pot dealers and such. The Act was only supposed to be used against terrorists, but now they're claiming that drug dealers aid terrorists. As for the 100 year estimate, I heard that, too, with my own ears. George Bush said it in a speech shortly after 9-11. I'm sure you could find it with a simple google or yahoo search.

Answer 1

agreed... vote for Sen. Ron Paul on the libertarian ticket

Answer 2

While I consider Michael Savage to be too extreme to listen to very much, I doubt he actually took the position you state. Even if he did, linking that to the Presidents statement about the length of the war is a fraudulent argument. Please state when the President stated the 'War on Terror' would last 100 years. The largest number I've heard is more like 20. As for the Patriot Act, please demonstrate that you actually know something about what it allows. Of everything I have heard about the act, 90% is flat out lies. The other 10% is taken grossly out of context.

Answer 3

Assuming you are paraphrasing Michael Savage accurately, then he is the only American I have heard of who thinks protesters should be jailed.

I think Bush is being optimistic in his timeline for the War On Terror. Militant Muslims have been at war with all non-Muslims since the 7th Century. Nothing in their ideology has changed in 1300 years. They seriously seek the death, conversion or domination of all non-Muslims. We in America only see it from our own perspective, but they have been a threat to India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand and many others.

Militant Islam has been more of a nuisance than a threat in the past because they lacked the resources to spread jihad. Oil revenue has helped them tremendously. I think the best long-term method of dealing with them is cutting-off their line of revenue. In other words, we should seek-out alternatives to Middle East oil. Even if you disagree with the policies, drilling in ANWAR or the Gulf of Mexico (since China, Cuba and Mexico are already drilling there) are options. Most "alternative" fuel proposals are ridiculous, but bio-fuels seem like a pretty good alternative.

Answer 4

People fear change. The majority of Americans are sheep being herded into the mindset that the government wants them to have. This is why people fear protesters and feel they should be incarcerated. It has nothing to do with the persons message that they are trying to beat into the sheep's head. People who incarcerate protesters are to ignorant and fearful to stand up for what they believe in so the lash out at people who do. I like this question and feel the same way about the way the government works.

Answer 5

yep the right to a free gathering is the last to go, since the fascist media is already under government control!! Just another example of the world nationalists are creating!

Answer 6

Let me see, you hear Savage speak and then assume that so many Americans feel that protestors should be jailed. Your thought process is flawed. Savage does not speak for many Americans.

Answer 7

You mean United Statesians. This only applies to United Statesians, not all Americans.

Answer 8

It isn't for disagreeing but rather the means of disagreeing.

Answer 9

Why don't you provide an option; start another party...