You're a Lawbreaker, Privacy Taker, Don't You Mess Around With Me
I usually refrain from political related posts in my little ole blog. Why? Not really sure. I am a fairly political minded person. I am well aware of current affairs, I vote, I advocate, and I show interest in the political issues that I value. Because there are plenty of blogs that deal solely with political issues and since my blog is one of a personal nature, maybe that's why I have steered clear. Nonetheless, I am going to go out on a limb and make a political post (sort of)......
I'm sure (at least I hope) most people have strong opinions about the government spying program (AKA the Terrorist Surveillance Program-which goes to show you, you can spin almost anything-like when Lisa Simpson is US president and calls for a "temporary refund adjustment" which is really just a TAX HIKE). Anyway for those of you who live under a rock and for the writer in me that must provide the background information, this program is the one that allows the government to wiretap and invade personal privacy under the suspicion of terrorist activities without probable cause and without obtaining a warrant. Some are arguing it's UNCONSTITUTIONAL, others are arguing it's ILLEGAL, and then they're are others that are saying it's necessary to protect ourselves against terrorists.
I'm clearly against this practice. And I'm not going to go into great detail about why, other than once you take away one civil liberty, it will inevitably lead to another and another. I think it could be considered -to borrow a phrase-a DOMINO theory in that sense. I just think we need to be finding a way to protect our civil liberties AND protect us against terrorists. I think it's possible to do both in a legal and constitutional manner, at least it's worth a try. But this administration's reckless abandon has shown time and time again that they're not interested in bridging relations and collaboratively solving problems. Instead, they're much like the bully in the schoolyard who calls the shots and believe me it really is for your own good. You need protection after all from all the other bullies who want to steal your lunch money and beat you up.
Anyway, what I am going to post is one of our commander in chief's prickly responses to the criticism of this program while speaking at Kansas State University.
He says (not the actual quote-but this is the jist):
"It's not illegal. (PAUSE) Anyway, if I was breaking the law do you think I would tell Congress about it?"
And then he gets that sly smile on his face, all hunched over and looking squirrely and then he chuckles- almost like Beavis and Butthead.
Great argument! That instills such faith and confidence in your leadership ability and judgement. It never ceases to amaze me that this is actually the leader of the our country-the person who represents MY country-saying stupid stuff that is illogical and combative in a poor attempt to defend himself.
So the next time I decide to engage in illegal activity, I will remember this. It is not considered "breaking the law", as long as I inform my local law enforcement agency of my intentions.
Oh wait, this would be only if the illegal activity is designed to rid the world of all the "terrists"
I'm sure (at least I hope) most people have strong opinions about the government spying program (AKA the Terrorist Surveillance Program-which goes to show you, you can spin almost anything-like when Lisa Simpson is US president and calls for a "temporary refund adjustment" which is really just a TAX HIKE). Anyway for those of you who live under a rock and for the writer in me that must provide the background information, this program is the one that allows the government to wiretap and invade personal privacy under the suspicion of terrorist activities without probable cause and without obtaining a warrant. Some are arguing it's UNCONSTITUTIONAL, others are arguing it's ILLEGAL, and then they're are others that are saying it's necessary to protect ourselves against terrorists.
I'm clearly against this practice. And I'm not going to go into great detail about why, other than once you take away one civil liberty, it will inevitably lead to another and another. I think it could be considered -to borrow a phrase-a DOMINO theory in that sense. I just think we need to be finding a way to protect our civil liberties AND protect us against terrorists. I think it's possible to do both in a legal and constitutional manner, at least it's worth a try. But this administration's reckless abandon has shown time and time again that they're not interested in bridging relations and collaboratively solving problems. Instead, they're much like the bully in the schoolyard who calls the shots and believe me it really is for your own good. You need protection after all from all the other bullies who want to steal your lunch money and beat you up.
Anyway, what I am going to post is one of our commander in chief's prickly responses to the criticism of this program while speaking at Kansas State University.
He says (not the actual quote-but this is the jist):
"It's not illegal. (PAUSE) Anyway, if I was breaking the law do you think I would tell Congress about it?"
And then he gets that sly smile on his face, all hunched over and looking squirrely and then he chuckles- almost like Beavis and Butthead.
Great argument! That instills such faith and confidence in your leadership ability and judgement. It never ceases to amaze me that this is actually the leader of the our country-the person who represents MY country-saying stupid stuff that is illogical and combative in a poor attempt to defend himself.
So the next time I decide to engage in illegal activity, I will remember this. It is not considered "breaking the law", as long as I inform my local law enforcement agency of my intentions.
Oh wait, this would be only if the illegal activity is designed to rid the world of all the "terrists"
posted by amyd | 4:00 PM
2 Comments:
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
that's a great quote
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