Replying to a message of Adam Flinton to Robert Comer:

 AF> From: Adam Flinton 

 AF> Robert Comer wrote:
 >>> Oh, GMAB!  Binoculars will be banned next.
 >> 
 >> 
 >> I just said I can see how they would think that, not that I would do it
 >> myself.  I bet train spotters aren't allowed in Tokyo either. (of
 >> course they really did have some sarin released in a station.) 

 AF> But I'll bet passengers are.

 >> 
 >>> Binoculars will be banned next.
 >> 
 >> 
 >> Not the same problem.
 >> 
 >> 
 >>> There's hardly an artefact on the whole damn planet that can't be
 >>> mis-used by "terrorists".
 >> 
 >> 
 >> VERY true.  Country's have to weigh the possible risks against
 >> restricting to much and they aren't doing a good job of it right now. 
 >> A lot of people are truly afraid over here and will gladly give up
 >> some rights for a little extra safety -- that wont last forever. 

 AF> What's that quote re if you give up liberty in the pursuit of security
 AF> you don't deserve liberty?

Those who will give up liberty for the promise of safety will have neither
liberty nor safety.  Benjamin Franklin.

The quote might not be exact, but it's very, very close.

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