I Shook Glenn Greenwald's Hand Tonight

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14. DURec for an American Patriot.

Thanks for your personal report.
It sounds like an inspiring evening,
and I find so little inspiration today beyond Greenwald, Moyers, and a few others.
Wish I had been there.

While its easy for Americans to excuse such terrorism committed by our own government, since after all its "One of THEM, not one of US" -- he pointed out that even though many of us may trust the current administration to not wantonly abuse such authority, what about future administrations down the road?

He touched on Wikileaks, pointed out how when he put the call out for people to give Wikileaks financial support, so that they could have more resources to hire more people to vet all the leaked info they were receiving, he got dozens and dozens of concerned responses, all saying: "I really want to help, but I'm AFRAID of being put on a list! What if Wikileaks is eventually labeled a 'terrorist organization' by the U.S. government and everyone who gave money rounded up and charged with providing material support?" Indeed, many of us have been scared and intimidated into inaction, because of how broad these new government powers really are.

The direction this country is heading is frightening.
I've had a cold feeling in my gut since the first time I saw a "First Amendment Zone",
which was surrounded by police in full riot gear facing inward.

Thanks again!



You will know them by their WORKS,
not by their excuses.
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