Originally Posted by
SJCFlyerLG
I hate myself for saying this, but the problem really lies with the American people. Until they loudly declare to their representatives that they aren't completely consumed with fears of terrorism, the government is simply doing what it thinks the people want. The downside is that the government is only too happy to focus on the "grave threats", since people in fear are easy to control, and will give up rights for "security".
Oh, I don't hate to say it at all. You know, while it's still legal.
As PhlyingRPh so excellently put it, we're focusing our resources on the wrong things. But terrorist attacks are unknown and scary, no matter how rare they are. They make an excellent Boogie Man for anyone who wants to scare the crap out of Americans (and thereby sell newspapers, get elected, etc.).
Mike