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In reply to the discussion: Dear Pres. Obama: Dissent isn’t Possible in a Surveillance State (By Juan Cole) [View all]tblue
(16,350 posts)It's horrid to think that that is how our POTUS decides policy. I'm not saying that's what he's doing. I'm responding to what's posted above.
It is horrid to think his life would be in jeopardy for doing what he believes is right--of course. Of course! But it is also horrid to think he decides to not do the right thing for that reason. We need someone who is not guided by fear for himself. I want President Obama safe, believe me. But if this is the trade-off then, seriously, he is not the right President for this point in history. Maybe no one we know is. But there have been leaders willing to risk everything to do what is right. It's not hard to think of examples. I don't believe we have the luxury to keep putting off what needs to be done. Time is of the essence. People are suffering and dying and we are in a state of crisis, much of which is unaddressed. That should be the priority, IMHO.