I'm all for tighter airport security, and for paying closer attention for non-citizens who want to enter the U.S. (though I'm not keen on the idea of totally sealing our borders).
What about increased police/military presence on our streets? Being subject to random searches? Other stuff?
I'm all for a tighter security. But there is a way of live that americans are not only used to but it's also a part of who we are.
I think we just have to make sure areas of entry (airports, boats, etc...) have a tighter security. I don't mind having to have my stuff looked through when going through an airport cause I am aware they are just trying to be careful. I know I'd never do anything to harm anyone, but they don't know me at all. Strip search is a bit far though . Letting in people from other countries who want to become a US citizen should still be allowed but maybe the requirements should be stricter (not impossible though, that wouldn't be fair)
Either way, there are certain freedoms I think should stay, but I'm willing to give up some of it for better security.
I amn't in America so I won't vote, but, when I visited you guys last year it was VERY secure to get into the place (I flew to JFK in New York) .. but, after 3 days I was off down to Orlando and it was easy as pie to get on the plane. It was such a contrast it almost shocked me.
I think especially in the short term, because there is a definite risk of more attacks, there should be a whole lot of security, and then after the US has gone on the offensive and (hopefully) taken out Bin Laden, then they can go back to something more like normal...
I just wonder, because so many Americans are hell-bent on having all of these civil liberties, does that make us less safe?
Not long ago I saw a huge debate about whether or not it was OK to have cameras at intersections to catch red-light-runners, and a large group was all up in arms about having their privacy violated. :rolleyes:
That's a fine example of the civil liberties lobby having gone too far. But I've seen that same "civil liberties = less safe" argument used to defend censorship before...
there's been a huge rise in people's tolerance for security measures since tuesday.. i think that it makes perfect sense, and i think we'll get used to tighter measuers and it won't feel like a "violation of privacy" anymore.
As far as I'm concerned, the changes that are necessary at airports have little to do with civil liberties or rights. You are not guaranteed the right to bring a knife, you are not guaranteed the right to not be searched when you board an airplane. It is certainly night a right to have easy and convenient air travel.
I do have a problem with the government putting in wire taps with out a warrant etc. It would be giving up too much if our privacy was completely eroded.
. Letting in people from other countries who want to become a US citizen should still be allowed but maybe the requirements should be stricter (not impossible though, that wouldn't be fair)
