"Everyone scream it to get out of trouble!"

Written: October 16, 2007

Nothing is illegal when done in the name of NATIONAL SECURITY. Steal my privacy, my information, my life, all in the name of NATIONAL SECURITY.

I feel like I'm standing in a long line of idiots willingly bent over in the name of NATIONAL SECURITY.

Not that I think National Security isn't worth cautious actions. Not that National Security isn't important to our survival as a nation when confronted with hostile enemies. When it comes down to it, the government making a phone company feel compelled to hand over information in "emergency" situations, is no different than an elderly person falling for a CON ARTIST suggesting if they don't act now, something bad could happen. This is especially complicated when it's not just some guy off the street with a name tag on and a briefcase in hand, we're talking about government officials saying, "we need this information, now, or buildings could blow up....," "we need this information now , or this person could catch a flight out of the US."

I don't blame businesses for feeling compelled to hand over information to our government in the name of NATIONAL SECURITY. I have a problem with officials in our government feeling that this is an acceptable step to take, attempt, etc. This is not acceptable behavior. This is the same as CONNING someone into going against their principles. Normally, people don't take to handing out cash to a stranger that approaches them in their front yard, but when the stranger makes a very good case for such actions, one can let down their guard and go against their rationale. HOW IS THIS ANY DIFFERENT FROM A BUSINESS FEELING COMPELLED TO HAND OVER INFORMATION, GOING AGAINST THEIR PRINCIPLES (PRIVACY STATEMENTS/AGREEMENTS) ALL IN THE NAME OF WHAT??? I'll let you answer.

I'm no conspiracy theorist, and if you think I am then you're ignorant and the whole reason why I'm stuck, bent over, letting American Democracy have another ride on my behalf. I'm sick of giving up my rights for (what seems to be baby boomers) people that would rather huddle in their homes, scared of the boogeyman. THIS IS NOT AMERICA. If you're scared, go buy a gun - it's part of our rights as citizens. If you're scared, get involved in your neighborhood watch, join a racist group against any and all Muslims - these are your RIGHTS. It's a shame I feel scared to even say these things, considering it's our RIGHT to FREE SPEECH. If you're scared, think about this. Our nation's money is being funneled into useless spending DAILY. Just because they say something costs billions does not mean we HAVE billions. Just because you own a $50,000 car does not mean you HAVE $50,000!! Our country is going to run out of money. The real kickers is that when we do run out of money no one will be able to save themselves, well maybe 1% will - guess who they are (hint: ask your president who this 1% is...) The frightening part that causes me to lose sleep is the MINUTE FRACTION of Americans that save money. Tack on the fact that on average for every $1 earned by an American, they spend $1.20. I'm an English major, I'll let you guys do the math.

If OBAMA isn't our next president, then I'll guarantee you one thing: a rich, already corrupt person will be president. President of a rich, corrupt government. You know all that richness and corruption is all in the name of...

I need a drink.

~Dai