We have not written a blog in a while. There are so many people writing so many things with so many points of view, we weren't sure we had anything to add to the dialogue.
During World War II, one man was a brilliant master of propaganda and mind control. Imagine what that person could do today with the Internet and social media techniques.
Unfortunately, we face very cunning enemies, both domestic and international. They have figured out how to use a large element our of population to allow them to attack many of our democratic principles.
Profiling is not allowed, if you are looking for a particular type of person you are hard pressed to disclose it. We are surprised by the repetitive nature of serious crimes, yet loath to enhance break throughs in our protection systems.
The best and most important example is our schools. Although there are guards at airports, post offices, hotels, malls, street corners, apartment buildings, stadiums, concert arenas, etc. there are intelligent people who do not want to accept the necessity for much greater protection of our kids in schools.
It's almost as if we unconsciously accept the concept that "they were expendable" because we would rather not face the reality of the current world situation. We would rather close our eyes and accept the easy way out, that blindly believes that there won't be another and another and another occurrence of tragedy.
We may not like it because its against everything we stand for, but the hostility of what we face should be apparent to all. The Boston Marathon terrorists could have just as easily planted a nuclear type device.
If the Boston tragedy isn't enough to prove this point true, how much more will it take to convince you what we are really up against.IF its not one cause its another.Who in the right mind lets student guns in a school.
During World War II, one man was a brilliant master of propaganda and mind control. Imagine what that person could do today with the Internet and social media techniques.
Unfortunately, we face very cunning enemies, both domestic and international. They have figured out how to use a large element our of population to allow them to attack many of our democratic principles.
Profiling is not allowed, if you are looking for a particular type of person you are hard pressed to disclose it. We are surprised by the repetitive nature of serious crimes, yet loath to enhance break throughs in our protection systems.
The best and most important example is our schools. Although there are guards at airports, post offices, hotels, malls, street corners, apartment buildings, stadiums, concert arenas, etc. there are intelligent people who do not want to accept the necessity for much greater protection of our kids in schools.
It's almost as if we unconsciously accept the concept that "they were expendable" because we would rather not face the reality of the current world situation. We would rather close our eyes and accept the easy way out, that blindly believes that there won't be another and another and another occurrence of tragedy.
We may not like it because its against everything we stand for, but the hostility of what we face should be apparent to all. The Boston Marathon terrorists could have just as easily planted a nuclear type device.
If the Boston tragedy isn't enough to prove this point true, how much more will it take to convince you what we are really up against.IF its not one cause its another.Who in the right mind lets student guns in a school.
