Fear-Mongering at a New Low

Everyone in this country with an IQ above George W. Bush's current approval rating has come to realize that keeping us "scared" is the #1 priority of the Office of Homeland Security. As long as we are trembling in fear from the evil-doers out there in the world, we will allow the government to take away all of our personal liberties. And we'll allow the executive branch of that government to totally subrogate the U.S. Constitution with their own warped interpretation of our laws.

So what happens when, darn it all, there hasn't been an attack on us lately? Michael Chertoff, the head of Homeland Security, says he has a "gut feeling" that terrorists could strike us sometime this summer. "The intent to attack us remains as strong as it was on September 10, 2001," he said.

Give me - give us all - a break!

This is a new low in abject fear-mongering. Even if there's nothing to be afraid of, be afraid! Otherwise how can we protect you? Plus this is such a no-lose stance for DHS to take. If he's wrong, well, good! We're obviously doing a great job in deterring those nasties out there. If he's right, see, I told you so! Be afraid when we tell you to be afraid.

We're in trouble, people. Serious, dark trouble. I hope we can turn this around before it's too late.