And I remember disliking the "Homeland" designation when I first heard it.

[RoeVWade]

There was notable opposition and controversy regarding the use of the term "homeland" when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established in 2002. Critics largely objected to its linguistic associations, its break from traditional American political vocabulary, and its perceived authoritarian undertones.

Linguistic and Historical Concerns: Critics and language experts noted that "homeland" felt un-American, as U.S. presidents had traditionally used terms like "the nation," "the republic," or "domestic" to describe internal affairs. The word "homeland" was frequently compared to "fatherland" (vaterland) or "motherland," terms historically associated with Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, leading some to view it as "Orwellian".

Perceived Nativism: Some observers felt the term evoked a sense of defensive nationalism or ethnic belonging that was at odds with the American concept of a diverse, immigrant-based society.

[Maninacan]

1. 9-11

I think everything went to Hell after 9-11.

[LoisB]

2. The term "Homeland Security" sent shivers down my spine when it began.

[doubleplusgood]

4. Heimat Sicherheit

Sounds better in the original German.

[jcboon]

3. I know

My husband said they should just call it the Ministry of the Interior if they were going to be that way about it.

[young_at_heart]

5. I looked it up

and found that George W. Bush came up with the name after 9/11.

[LoisB]

6. Yep. George the Lesser, Mr. Wartime President himself.

[Easterncedar]

7. I was revolted then

I could not believe congress went along with it. So fashy

[Blue Full Moon]

8. Homeland the other is values like hometown or family.

[Alliepoo]

9. I remember!

Didn’t like it then or now. I’m of the belief that the whole kit and kaboodle should be demolished and abolished DHS and ice need to be gone.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Ditto. Opposed it then and still do.

[leftstreet]

11. Get rid of it n/t