Legalize it!

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I know we're getting off subject, but can you be specific about what you are referring to in terms of loss of rights. I'm not saying I don't agree...I'm just curious.

Have you ever heard of Jose Padilla?

You, a citizen of America (assuming you are a citizen), could be arrested and held without charge by the government for a very long time (perhaps forever), simply if they deem you an "enemy combatant". Due process? Forget about it. The "Patriot Act" (what an ironic name) has given the government the power to perform unconstitutional acts for the sake of fighting terrorism.

One of my favorite quotes:
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
--Benjamin Franklin

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Have you ever heard of Jose Padilla?

Yes. But it's hard to answer your inferred question here. Cause I do believe we need to detain those that pose a possible threat, but I do not agree with holding someone indefinitely just because of suspicion.

You, a citizen of America (assuming you are a citizen), could be arrested and held without charge by the government for a very long time (perhaps forever), simply if they deem you an "enemy combatant". Due process? Forget about it. The "Patriot Act" (what an ironic name) has given the government the power to perform unconstitutional acts for the sake of fighting terrorism.

Yes, I am a US citizen, born and raised in the Boston area.
I will absolutely agree with your thoughts about that being against your freedoms / rights as an American. However, just like I am OK with the searches at the airport, I am OK with someone being stopped and questioned if they deem the person to be a threat. If it walks like a duck....well you know the saying. Again, I do agree that it can and does go too far. At what point do you say you are no longer protecting the rights of millions to retract the rights of one or a few?

One of my favorite quotes:
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
--Benjamin Franklin

That is a great quote.