It was really close...

Andrew,
You raise a very interesting question, and it has a very simple answer. No
matter what law was passed etc., there would never be "perfect" internal
security. But we would have alot less problems if our federal Gov. would
enforce immigration laws and protect our borders. Don't stop immigration
mind you but enforce rules already in place. How many of the 911 highjackers
would not have even been in this country if the Feds actually went and got
them and sent them back to from where they came?
So instead of enforcing laws that would have already been protecting us
just as much as anything else they can come up with, we get the Patriot Act
that gives the gov. way to much power. And we know they say "we are not
using this against Americans". Do you believe that? And if it's true, how
long will it be before some corrupt type does use it against Americans? Now
if the Patriot Act was written and it had "This law does not pertain to US
citizens". Then I could back it...maybe.
But our main concern should be , close the border to illegals, send home
everyone we catch. If we had done that before we would surely be alot better
off today. If Yabba Dabba Do can not get into this country, he can not blow
anything up in it. And yes, then we would have to deal with those who live
here legally and would do us harm. But that would be alot easier without
them having the ability to send recruits from abroad for reinforcements.
Oh and my home security is a loaded 9mm and various others! No alarms
needed here

Patrick
student SPL
aircraft structural mech


"Andrew Gideon" wrote in message
Similarly, we could easily achieve perfect internal security in this
country. At what price, however?

- Andrew