Okay...if Anti-Terrorism measures REALLY compromised our freedoms and way of life, then...?

Question

...how exactly can any of you say your lives had changed since 9/11?? Assuming you didn't have a loved one affected by that day.
Personally, i think that statement is a complete crock designed to undermine anything we can do about it for left wing political purposes.

Sounds like a presumptuous nightmare, Coragryph. Very dramatic!
And I see your shadow is just as forthcoming.

Sounds like a presumptuous nightmare, Coragryph. Very dramatic!
And I see your shadow is just as forthcoming.

ps to Al M ...you didn't just link Iraq with 9/11 did you (WMD)? I thought you guys couldn't see the connection!?

OK...so far, we've established that NO ONE who's answered here has had there way of life significantly changed....just a few vague generalizations about hypothetical lost freedoms, a nice little James Madison quote, a poet and his sidekick, and several more honest people.
I didn't think anyone would have a legitimate "Yes--and here's how..."

Answer 1

You hit the nail on the head with this one. It's what I've been feeling for years now.

And some of the same people who claimed the CIA and FBI failed to prevent 9/11 - now don't want them to have any power to prevent another one.

Answer 2

There are several ways the terrorists can win.

The main way is by lowering our quality of life.
This is because each attack so far, even WMD inconveniences a fraction of the total population, while the security measures affect everyone.

Have you traveled by commercial air recently? Were the security checks a nusiance? Is there stuff you like to take with you, like something to drink, help you swallow when plane goes up & down?

Do you cross border occasionally for business or pleasure. Is the paperwork now much more onerous, the traffic jam bigger, the hassle destroy the fun?

Have you needed to get some kind of public assistance, but can't because they have no way of knowing if it is the real you, or some illegal?

Answer 3

maximum are "experience sturdy" measures to persuade the sheeple they're being "secure" by means of the government. they seem to be a nasty comedian tale, and does not stop a professional from taking down an plane. specific, they threaten/do away with our civil liberties, yet make the sheeple satisfied and contented. so long simply by fact the final public of the electorate are sheeple, they are in a position to flee with something they declare as "for the forged of all." those are the folk who assume the government to do each and every thing for them and look after them, particularly than being arranged to guard themselves.

Answer 4

By the time you finally notice, we will be F#$%ed beyond recognotion. If there is atruth about government it is;
I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.
James Madison

Answer 5

It's not a left-wing political stunt. It's the truth. By giving up our freedoms and liberties in exchange for security from a government that has done NOTHING to secure our ports, borders, airports and the like--is just inviting DISASTER.

Answer 6

In honor of Pastor Martin Niemöller:

First they came for the 6th Amendment, but I hadn't been accused of a crime, so I didn't object to denial of counsel.

Then they came for the 4th Amendment, but I wasn't talking to anyone overseas, so they wouldn't be monitoring me.

Then they came for the rest of the 4th Amendment, but I only called my mother, so there was nothing suspicious in my phone records.

Then they came for the 1st Amendment, but I never associated with criminals, so I didn't worry about being convicted purely based on what other people might do.

Then they came for the 14th Amendment, but I never really understood the rules for Due Process (and wasn't allowed an attorney), so I didn't object.

Then they came for the rest of the 1st Amendment, but I never told anyone about what the government was doing, so again I remained silent.

Then they came for the 5th Amendment, ...... and I no longer had the right to remain silent.

Answer 7

It's a liberal ploy to bash Bush more.
Poor ol Bush is tattered and torn weathered and worn by now.

Answer 8

I'm still going about my life without any compromise. Then again,I don't hang out with radical brats who are concerned more about the terrorists rights.

Answer 9

Many on the left are extremely paranoid and anti-social to begin with.