by John L. Martinez

Liberty Unbound

The expression 'war on terrorism,' as used domestically, is as misleading as the expressions 'war on poverty' and 'war on drugs.' 'War' can be and often is used to provoke emotion, passion, or our irrational natures. To make radical improvements in our national security, to organize ourselves to accomplish this goal, to make a greater commitment of our resources and energy to achieve this end -- these are all good and necessary things. But they are not the 'prosecution of war.' To refer to them in this way is to do a major disservice to the American people by insinuating that it is quite to be expected that we must forego our liberties for the duration of 'combat.'" (for publication 04/05)

http://libertyunbound.com/archive/2005_04/martinez-law.html


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp