Re:Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower
by refurb on Thursday January 02, 2014 @06:50PM
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The argument that "X happens more frequently than terrorism, and we don't do Y to stop that" is a bit weak.
Take a look at what happened during 9/11:
- stock market (DJIA) dropped 20%
- all airline transportation ceased for days
- a huge negative impact on economic activity
In other words, 3000 deaths due to DUIs is not the same as 3000 deaths due to terrorism. The very definition of terrorism is a disruption of the normal functioning of society.
Now I'm certainly not arguing that the USGOV has been justified in all that has happened since 9/11. However, I am saying that your argument makes no sense.
Take a look at what happened during 9/11: - stock market (DJIA) dropped 20% - all airline transportation ceased for days - a huge negative impact on economic activity
In other words, 3000 deaths due to DUIs is not the same as 3000 deaths due to terrorism. The very definition of terrorism is a disruption of the normal functioning of society.
Now I'm certainly not arguing that the USGOV has been justified in all that has happened since 9/11. However, I am saying that your argument makes no sense.