Apparently, this is a popular question. And it’s popular because it keeps the focus on whether opponents of unchecked surveillance have somehow failed to notice the very real threat we face. If you concede that of course we all understand that threat, then you might have to admit the real problem is simply that some of us aren’t shrieking cowards whose reflexive response to danger is an embarrassing, stumbling, slapstick rush to throw every civil liberty we can find overboard in a panic. Seriously, isn’t it difficult to keep up the “tough” pose while you’re wetting yourself?
Does Congress Realize We’re at War?
February 17th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tags: Privacy and Surveillance
4 responses so far ↓
1 Sandy // Feb 17, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I wonder how many of those questioning whether Congress realizes we’re at war also question any action restricting gays in the military, intervening in lawsuits over brain-dead people, outlawing online gambling, banning gay marriage, creating Medicare Part D, or having hearings on steroids in baseball.
2 Adam // Feb 17, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Mostly I want to know how you can be listening to so much William Shatner during a time of war. “I Can’t Get Behind That,” indeed.
3 mtc // Feb 18, 2008 at 4:06 am
Julian just wants to do whatever it is common people do. Common people like you.
4 Jon // Feb 22, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Nailed. It. On. The. Head. Hawkism is for pussies.