Constitution - who needs it?

[goddess40]

I found this article in the local paper a little disturbing.


http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070918/WDH0101/709180482/1581/WDHnews

Many students said if someone's life could be saved, they don't object to giving up civil liberties.

In a terrorism course he teaches, Giordano said about 75 percent of students have said they support the torture of someone for the sake of getting information that might save another life.

[bryant69]

1. I think those sorts of polls are flawed

I mean ask the questions a certain way and a lot of people here might answer in the affirmative (the first one anyway) - does that mean we don't believe in preserving our constitution? No.

Bryant
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[mmonk]

2. Wonder if they were told the truth, they would still

be for damning the US with this stain? For example, in a study of Gitmo detainees, over 50 % weren't connected with the Taliban or al queda and have not taken up arms against the US. This is where we need a free press operating as a fourth estate. Without it, we're a sick nation that has lost any sense of reality and/or humanity.

[TechBear_Seattle]

3. "Those who would give up essential liberties...."

"Those who would give up essential liberties for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin.

Why the bloody hell is this quote not a mandatory part of each and every civics class in this country? :mad:

[atreides1]

4. The future of America

Anybody else feel like we're screwed?????

[poverlay]

5. Of course we are. This is going to quickly devolve into a game of "Cover thy own ass."...n/t

[Solly Mack]

6. a future so bright....

shudder