A nation racked with fear.

[SacTown Chronic]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

But part of security is feeling secure. To the average (though perhaps not so bright) joe on the street, seeing these added measures, in spite of how ineffective we all know they are, makes them feel better. Is it logicial? No. But they can say "we're doing something" and be secure in that. Is it logical? No.

Agreed, but I resent spending tax dollars, and giving up a measure of our freedom, to pacify Joe Moron. Better to spend that money on education and maybe break the cycle of stupidity that exists in Joe Moron's family.