My parents taught me to never put anything in writing that I would not like for the whole world to know. It was a pithy bit of advice, wish I had always followed it. Fran Helms David Andersen <bigda@gte.net> wrote: >> sarah writes: >> >>>Be very careful what you say, either on list or in private email. And >>>brace yourself, because with the Homeland Security Act it will get much, >>>much worse. >> >>This is true, the collection and collation of information on American >>citizens is set to reach unprecedented levels under this new legislation. >>Information has value to those that want what others have, and this info >>will >>certainly be sought after. >> It is difficult to still believe that the US is the "home of the brave" >>when our leaders are telling us to "be afraid, be very afraid". Is that >>what >>being an American is, today? Fear is a hugely powerful force, and it is now >>being used as a political hammer to shape this society into something that >>our forefathers and constitutional framers specifically attempted to >>prevent. >> If the public allows it, then it is richly deserved. I think it was B. >>Franklin that said, "Those who would trade their liberty to achieve security >>deserve neither". >>Regards, >>Ed Foote > >Bravo, Ed. This is, again, deep wisdom. I fear for this country. The >founders are spinning in their graves. > >DA >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/
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