Also, due process got thrown out the window long ago. Seems to me that it’s just a matter of time until the rest of the constitution is just a decoration.
Yes. During the rise of Hitler, Jewish newspapers stubbornly insisted not to worry, that he couldn’t do all the horrible things he said he was going to do because of “the constitution”. It turns out a piece of paper with words written on it doesn’t protect you from someone who doesn’t value it, no matter how much you might value it.
Just because something is illegal doesn’t mean it can’t happen. When laws are no longer enforced, they lose their value, and the old system collapses. If you don’t see any value in the new system, it’s time to do something about it.
So, yeah. 1st amendment means absolute nothing these days, eh?
It didn’t during the Red Scare either. They’re bringing back all the classic atrocities already, so…
Also, due process got thrown out the window long ago. Seems to me that it’s just a matter of time until the rest of the constitution is just a decoration.
Yes. During the rise of Hitler, Jewish newspapers stubbornly insisted not to worry, that he couldn’t do all the horrible things he said he was going to do because of “the constitution”. It turns out a piece of paper with words written on it doesn’t protect you from someone who doesn’t value it, no matter how much you might value it.
Just because something is illegal doesn’t mean it can’t happen. When laws are no longer enforced, they lose their value, and the old system collapses. If you don’t see any value in the new system, it’s time to do something about it.
All this copaganda has been super effective. Really started laying it on thick to justify the patriot act.
I think it gets into the back of people’s minds and they don’t react in their best interests in high stress situations.