Security vs freedom
Security watchtower has an excellent post on the "domestic spying program" with the following apt analogy:
Newsrooms have long used just this type of restriction on identifying local crime suspects. The avoidance of race is especially important to avoid stigmatizing a segment of the community. But wouldn't members of the other community, you know, the one where the rape, burglary, murder, etc. occurred, like to have as much information as they can to protect themselves from another attack?
Read the whole post. It makes a good argument for a more complete discussion of the NSA program and Bush's sworn duty to protect the United States.
Freedom of speech doesn’t mean a thing if you are dead or too terrorized to use it. How do we protect our country if we can’t figure out who the bad guys are? Just envision the following scenario:
Your local Police Department is asking the public to assist in finding a suspect who fled after breaking into your house and terrorizing your family. The suspect was described as a homosapien wearing blue jeans and a black sweatshirt. Unnamed officials are unable to provide additional details, citing privacy concerns. If you have seen this person, please contact your local police department.
Newsrooms have long used just this type of restriction on identifying local crime suspects. The avoidance of race is especially important to avoid stigmatizing a segment of the community. But wouldn't members of the other community, you know, the one where the rape, burglary, murder, etc. occurred, like to have as much information as they can to protect themselves from another attack?
Read the whole post. It makes a good argument for a more complete discussion of the NSA program and Bush's sworn duty to protect the United States.
