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Re: The big lie
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 19 Sep 2001 20:25:16 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > From Forbes, which is much more libertarian than Fortune (which is why I
> > > subscribe to one and read the other on airplanes where it's free to me)
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> > > http://www.forbes.com/2001/09/17/0917lie.html
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> > > Need I say I totally agree that we do not need changes in the Bill of Rights?
> > > Airport Security improvements yes.
> > > Blanket unauthorised wiretap powers no.
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> > Are you saying that the do not want your government to invade the privacy of
> > individuals which they suspect may be terrorists in a manner which is
> > simpler that it is right now, but it is OK for them to improve airport >security?
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> Correct. I don't want civil rights lessened or destroyed across the board.
I find a quote of Benjamin Franklin's expresses my views on the subject.
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
It's a bit harsh, but I agree with it, and with Larry, that now is not the
time to give up our freedoms.
Jason
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| (...) Correct. I don't want civil rights lessened or destroyed across the board. (...) I suspect you are reading things correctly, unfortunately. That doesn't make what happens "right" though, as I've said before, just because a majority votes (or (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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