re: #56 reine.de.tout

Yes, exactly so.
And so again, I can’t help but wonder if the effect of these types can be reduced if governments will take the lead in making sure citizens feel safe.

It seems to me that we had perhaps pockets of this kind of craziness after 9/11, but Bush’s strong statements and actions seem to me to have reduced their effect.

I’m heartened to see that Obama is reconsidering his stance on the military courts for Gitmo detainees.

Amazing how GWB’s policies make more sense when you are President Obama as compared to Candidate Obama, isn’t it?