The War on Terror!
Regardless of who was ultimately responsible for the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, I think we all agree that it was an act of terrorism. Immediately afterwards the government told us this happened because the terrorists hate our freedom. So what was the government's response? Was it to throw out all "laws" that prevent us from defending ourselves and others in defense of freedom? Nope. Not even close. The government's response was to make more freedoms go away. So, wouldn't this mean that the government decided the terrorists were not thorough enough so government would finish their job for them? Seems that way to me. Ben Frankiln warned that those who give up essential freedom for temporary "safety" will have neither. What you will have is a more powerful government. The US government HATES freedom and seems determined to erradicate it in all its forms, except for mind-numbing entertainment. As long as they can watch movies, listen to music, or play video games, most people foolishly believe they are free.
Where were the terrorists that all of these freedom killing "laws" were supposed to catch? Make no mistake; if there had been any terrorist "cells" in America on the afternoon of September 11, 2001, we would have seen more attacks. Nothing happened except that the US government declared war on America.
If government ever really wants to get rid of terrorism, they could. All it would take is:
Remove any "law" that makes self defense punishable on the ground or in the air!
Remove "laws" regulating ownership and carrying of weapons
Stop meddling with other countries and stop molesting and killing people in other lands.
Abide by the very clear language and intent of the entire Bill of Rights.
As long as they do not do these things, you can be sure that "The War on Terror" is a phantom menace orchestrated to keep Americans scared enough to put up with terroristic behavior from government.
Everything is being redefined as "terrorism"
A consequence of the government's fear and paranoia is that, as they clamp tighter and tighter, they call more and more things "terrorism". Now electronic advertising toys become potential bombs and dissent becomes "domestic terror". An educated person can make a bomb, poison, or a gun from things lying around most any household in the country. The only missing ingredient is knowledge. Remember the communist dictatorships where knowledge became a fatal condition? Welcome to the New USA.
Here is the state of Pennsylvania's "Domestic Terrorist" page
Recently, after being publicly exposed, the Department of Homeland Security took down its webpage which defined "Domestic Terrorists" as those who: support and frequently refer to the Constitution; oppose gun laws; claim that driving is a right, not a privilige; want to "police the police"; promote jury nullification, or who are "loners". The state of Pennsylvania still has their "Domestic Terrorist" page up. Take a look at it. Notice the Gadsden flag?
Here is a flyer with (dis)information from the FBI:
Obvously, some of the groups mentioned are bad characters. Anyone who initiates force is evil. Yet to clump "Defenders of the US Constitution", people who attempt to police the police (in other words to hold them accountable), and "Lone individuals" with those who seek to harm the innocent is ridiculous and dishonest. No, the real domestic terrorists are the FBI and those who support them.
The modern police state considers Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and George Washington to have been terrorists. I guess we are in good company in our opposition to tyranny.
War
Why do we allow our country to be used as a weapon of retaliation by the government? I am a firm believer in true militias. Every person is a member of their local militia whether they accept the responsibility or not. The founders of America did not trust armies under the control of government. They had just endured a war with the most powerful government army on Earth, and did not wish to see that happen again. Army under government control is subject to be used for evil purposes which have nothing to do with defense. Personal vendettas become excuses for traveling to distant lands which were no threat to us and killing innocents. In the process creating a new generation of people who hate the invaders and who will find ways to strike back. No one in the world "hates us for our freedom". They hate our government and mistake it for America. They hate it for meddling; for killing their fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and neighbors. For telling them how they must live.
Militias do not travel to foreign lands. Militias simply defend their homes and neighborhoods. Militias are not under the control of a megalomaniac. Or if one arises, he gets ditched and a sane leader is chosen. Militias can come to the local defense against governments gone bad as well. This is why governments try to distort the image of the militia. It, along with government sympathizers in the media, makes them out to be terrorists. Government needs to look in the mirror, but like Dracula, it has no reflection. Terrorists strike civilian targets to cause fear. Strikes against government drones and facilities are not terrorist acts. When government uses human shields (such as daycares in federal buildings) to protect against strikes, it becomes the terrorist. I do not condone killing except in self defense, but we need to be clear on what terrorism is and what it isn't. In its current course of action, the US federal government has become the world's largest and most dangerous terrorist group, at home and abroad. Period.
The government military is a dangerous anti-freedom force, at home and abroad. If you value freedom, but are considering joining, please don't! If you are currently in the military, take a long hard look at who you work for. It is not possible to promote the government's agenda and promote liberty at the same time. Working for the government is not the way to help keep America free, nor is it the way to spread the fires of freedom around the world.