Quote by L. Neil Smith

We are expected to believe that anyone who objects to the Department of Homeland Security or the USA Patriot Act is a terrorist, and that the only way to preserve our freedom is to hand it over to the government for safekeeping.

We are expected to believe that anyone who objects to the De

Summary

This quote criticizes the idea that criticizing or expressing concerns about the Department of Homeland Security or the USA Patriot Act automatically classifies someone as a terrorist. It suggests that this mindset suggests that preserving freedom requires surrendering it to the government for safeguarding. The quote highlights how this perspective can limit dissent and accountability while questioning whether sacrificing individual liberties is truly necessary to maintain national security.

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By L. Neil Smith

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