wil we the people of  usa  ever be safe?? from torrist?
111797
Tourists are really dangerous people, US will never be safe from them, they come to US and use its sources for fun and they spend money there.
557172
It depends, whether or not they are safe there. I don't think we should sacrifice our common history just to satisfy one people’s pride or greed.
966542
Benjamin Franklin, one of the smartest American to ever stand on this soil said: "People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both."  What holds true at the founding of this country holds today.  I think you should rethink your ideas with less emotion and fear of 911.  You have the courage enough to face countless attacks without giving up any of the Rights that were written for you in the Bill of Rights of your Constitution.  Once you give up these rights...the tyrants win.
1168864
Of course we don't have as much freedom as we did 30 yrs ago. There are cameras everywhere, we can't smoke, our children have to have social security numbers, paranoia runs rampant as any stranger is a potential child molestor or terrorist, we have restrictions on what can be brought into schools, federal buildings, etc, we have metal detectors, there are more rules and restrictions and fees in every aspect of our life, we have Homeland Security, and now our civil liberties are being taken away. In essence we have traded our freedoms to become safer but are we any safer than before? No. Our borders are not sealed, we can't eradicate terorism, or prevent crime, we can't legislate consciousness. I am amazed when people say 1984 passed and nothing happened. Perhaps we are not able to see what has happened to us objectively.
927695
Yes you are safe now.....Or as safe as it ever is here.
948170
When you say "we", I presume you are from the USA. Right?\nHow about "we", the rest of the world nuke you to be safe?
751338
All the protection we need is in the US Constitution...but no one upholds it even though they take an oath to do so! Try looking into the '861' tax code. It will explain how far the government goes to rip the people off.
815696
I couldn't agree more.  Assuming you have time-lined the Cole the WTC bombing in 2/26/93 the embassies etc.\n\nThat fact is crime is out of control in this country.  The Midwest is experiencing a massive surge in violent crime (St Louis MO named most violent city).  How much safer would we REALLY be had we used a portion of the $330 Billion on domestic law enforcement?\n\nThe GOP is selling us an illusion of security in the meantime we are rotting from within.
595718
only danger at the present time is from the USA
547080
well im sure that if you look up something like how to make a bomb or anthrax or something that you probably get red flagged by the government and moniter you.  if you arent doing anything though whats there to fear.  i would rather sacrifice my privacy if its going to make the US a safer place to live.
115148
Of course NOT.  If our freedoms are slowing be lost under the excuse of safety, then go to North Korea.  They are very safe!!!  No freedoms, but very safe.
639031
All I know is that the US should stay out of it, and not interfere at all.  Let them figure it out fro themselves.
714332
That is the best thing I have heard in a long time. Unfortunately some nut ball leftist will try and have it overturned. Until every Town, City and State decides that Yes, we will obey the laws of the land and prosecute and penalize anyone that assists any criminal activity, we will continue to be infested with crime and leaches. I truly hope that we can end this criminalization of our civilized society (what's left of it) and then once again become the Proud Patriotic law abiding citizens that the great UNITED STATES OF AMERICA stands for.
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We're about as safe as anywhere on the 'net.\n\nIf you suspect trouble, email abuse@craigslist.org with the link, and if you want, email me at craig@craigslist.org\n\nthanks!\n\nCraig
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I have been thinking about this, because I do believe we will be attacked again.  Actually, I think we are attacked in small ways lots of times but they put it off with some sort of explanation.\n\nI think the government cannot control everything and the bureaucrats are too busy worrying about the war in Iraq to pay attention here.  A lot of inept people in Washington and in government are not doing their jobs, i.e.: FEMA\n\nI am going to get a firearm to protect myself.   I live near a whole bunch of refineries and I can just see them all going up in a chain of events because the all line the Gulf Coat and it is easy to bring a boat in here and no one notices.\n\nAlso, during the hurricanes there were lots of crimes being committed and no one really broadcast what went on.  We need to protect ourselves because in an emergency situation the government is not going to be of help\n\nI oppose martial law because it is just an excuse for crazy cops and nutter military people to shoot innocent civilians
987035
There is ever risk to security.  Sometimes people give, sometimes people take.  That is just the way it is.  It is the same with organizations and governments too.  Sometimes we help.  Sometimes we hurt.  Because there are those who take (lie, steal, cheat), there are always risks to safety and security.  Overall, our country is relatively safe compared to most others on the planet today.  That makes us secure.
208542
Yes. Shouldn't we be very proud of those that defend the Homeland. Whether it's Bush or a local cop, they still put in their efforts. All of those efforts performed in a united fashion makes us safer as a nation.