BillK wrote:<br>Now everybody is a suspect criminal as well. You just haven't been<br>
caught yet. Or possibly, you haven't committed a crime yet, but we<br>
will get ready for when you do. There is no escape. Build more<br>
prisons! It's an expanding industry.<br>>>><br><br>And the advancing "countdown to The Singularity" technology is going to be put to use spying on the law abiding citizenry for matters of "national security." "1984" and "Brave New World" may happen yet...<br>
<br>There was a Mad TV (a comedy variety show) skit where two politicians are trying to outdo each other in their "tough on crime" election commercials. Finally, they get to the extreme point where they are saying heinous criminals were once children, and so we must lock up all kids before they possibly grow up to get away with committing crimes! And of course Southpark has had some good episodes about stuff like this.<br>
<br>I went through an airport security checkpoint several months ago and was picked out for extra screening. I found it humorous when I was told it was completely random and that I should not take it personally. I was wearing a "scary" biker-type t-shirt and jeans. But later when I flew home and dressed up a bit, another guy not so well dressed was pulled aside. I guess bad guys always dress down... <br>
<br>What I find really amusing is the prospect that only cops and law enforcement officials are trustworthy! lol They of course only have to sign in, and then board with their weapon. And then there is the matter of how many cops only seem to trust other cops. Considering all the police corruption going on, I would think an honest cop would find a good percentage of his fellow officers very suspect.<br>
<br>John<br> <br><br>