Might as well put the whole population on the list and save on administrative expenses. If everyone is a terrorist, no one is a terrorist.
dinymok: I wouldn't doubt that I am. But then again, you're probably on the list also. I'm glad you feel safe though.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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I feel as safe as I felt before we had a terror list. All it tells me is it's likely my name or one like it will be on the list.
Anonymous
No, I feel decidedly less safe. And, make no mistake about it, it's not just people with Arab-sounding names who are being harassed. The names John Williams, David Nelson, Robert Johnson and James Moore are on the list and they are referring to no one in particular--if that's your name, you get stopped and, in many cases, detained and questioned for hours. You think I'm kidding? Look it up. Not to mention the names of anyone who writes a negative book--or article or gives lectures--questioning Bush's tactics are on the list. They even had Ted Kennedy on it and still have Nelson Mandela and, get this, Saddam Hussein and 1/2 of the high-jackers who they say died on the planes on 9/11! Way to water down the list so people don't notice how ridiculous it is. Fascism anyone?
High-strung Guitarist
I will only feel safer once they put in the "Seven Day Terror Forecast".
Monday: moderate bombing activity and shootings.
Tuesday: minor threats.
Wednesday: fanatical terrorist activity.
Thursday: 3 minor shootouts and wars predicted.
Friday: shipment of nuclear weapons expected across the Northwest.
Saturday: multiple treason circles expected.
Sunday: Apocalypse.
Good luck with that, Channel 10 Terror Forecast!
wildbill
Hey, tinymok, no one cares when you call them terrorist. It's about like a 3 year old calling somebody a 'poopyhead'. We do care that our names are on such an unconstitutional list. The fact that this list does not bother you (that you applaud it) makes your opinion even less relevant.
Bradly640
How many people have died in all terrorist attacks in the last century? Now, how many people have died in automobile accidents? So, generally speaking, how much danger were we ever really in? About the same as getting eaten by a shark perhaps. Or killed by a gang of pygmy goats.