Terrorism and Profiling - New Government Standards
Ever since September 11, 2001, there has been no doubt what the word terrorism refers to. I don't even have to discuss it for you to know exactly what I mean. Do I?
Likewise, we're all too familiar with our government's extraordinary efforts to make sure there is no "profiling" in our search for possible terrorists. I saw this time and again as I passed through airport security and watched children pulled from the line for closer screening while some obviously middle-eastern man in his twenties was overlooked - couldn't be accused of profiling! No, not even in the interest of national security.Now the tables have turned completely, irresponsibly, and disturbingly.Our new administration has made it very clear that they will not use the words terrorism and terrorist to refer to islamic extremists or the attacks they propagate. The new term for a terrorist attack is something like, "Man-caused event"! Is that not just about the stupidest thing you've ever heard? On the other hand, our "new" government has no qualms about highlighting the extremely small possibility of returning Vets engaging in local "terrorism". These men and women are American citizens and heroes.That same Homeland Security report obviously doesn't mind "profiling" Vets and other vocal conservatives and putting them on some kind of "watch list". The arrogance and hypocrisy is staggering!I truly fear for the future of our country. I worry about the integrity of our Constitution. I'm angry at the gross and obvious lack of respect our current government is showing for us, the American citizens.
