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It is, more than anything else, a clear illustration of the fear and contempt that the government has for the citizenry. Every person is now presumed to be guilty, until proven innocent, and there are fewer and fewer restrictions on the inquisitors.
When you fly, you have a legal right to opt out of the full body image scanners. But walking down the street, you apparently have no such right. if there is a van nearby.
It is, more than anything else, a clear illustration of the fear and contempt that the government has for the citizenry. Every person is now presumed to be guilty, until proven innocent, and there are fewer and fewer restrictions on the inquisitors.
When you fly, you have a legal right to opt out of the full body image scanners. But walking down the street, you apparently have no such right. if there is a van nearby.
I agree. I like to keep my harmful radiation dosages at a minimum as well.
Location: Still in Portland, Oregon, for some reason
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A perfect example of government being out of control. To quote the titular character from 'V For Vendetta', "People should not be afraid of their governments...governments should be afraid of their people."
A perfect example of government being out of control. To quote the titular character from 'V For Vendetta', "People should not be afraid of their governments...governments should be afraid of their people."
Excellent quote! Too many have forgotten that.
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Too many have forgotten that.
