Reply #6: The United States of Paranoia indeed! [View All]

[BlueMTexpat]

Yes, there are terrorists and yes, they are bad guys (and gals). And yes, security measures are necessary, but ... and this is a BIG but ...!
The ones who do/did the most damage are already here for the most part, often already known to the authorities, as per many in the 9-11 group. Our own homegrown crazies are at least as bad as al Qaeda; think the KKK, Planned Parenthood clinic bombers, self-appointed righteous RW murderers, and Oklahoma City just for starters.
Hassling innocent people, which is 99 percent of what is happening right now when there are so many less intrusive means of guaranteeing our security, is no way to manage in a democracy. It is also hurting us in many unintended ways. One effect is that many multinational corporations have been quietly moving essential operations outside this country so that their business travelers are not constantly inconvenienced. Believe me, other countries are very glad to accept them.
Thanks a lot, * and Big Dick. You did more to ruin the US than any administration EVER has. What a pathetic and shameful legacy!