British Accuse David Miranda, Glenn Greenwald's Partner, Of 'Terrorism'

[JDPriestly]

28. But that isn't the point, is it?

Intimidating people who tell the truth is the point.

Do you know who said this?

"it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."

Check it out. It worked for that "leader." It's working today for our leaders. It nearly always works.

But the really surprising thing is how well it works on some very intelligent, experienced people.

You and I are more likely to be killed or maimed by a drunk driver or a true-blue American guy in the shopping mall carrying an AK-7 than by a terrorist. In fact, we are more likely to die because of heart disease, because we smoke too much or due to cancer than to terrorism. But what is everyone afraid of? Terrorists.

Sometimes we empower the very people we are afraid of. Sometimes it is our fear that give them their power. That is true of bullies, and terrorists are simply bullies.

I really don't think that Snowden, Greenwald or Miranda are terrorists. They simply told the truth. Snowden betrayed a trust, but he did not threaten anyone or harm anyone. If he did, then who was it? (I'm not counting hurting Gen. Alexander's and Dianne Feinstein's egos.)