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So, I remember it coming up often early on in the debate with the Patriot Act. I'd love to see people come down on whether or not they used this argument.
Did you/do you use the argument/thought process against the provisions of the Patriot Act that, paraphrasing, "He who gives up Liberty in exchange for Security, deserves neither"?
I've stated something similar in the past. Demanding that we sacrifice our freedom for the appearance of safety is simply idiotic, and ultimately defeats its own purpose. Giving more power to departments like Homeland Security and the BATFE only empowers them, and they will do anything to stay on top, and in control.