I believe I was cognizant of that very early in life. The Constitution simply does not need to be set aside or infringed in order for the government to provide any additional security. This Nation's responsibility can be accomplished without the reduction in American Rights and Freedoms. You have no grounds to believe that the rights of citizens need to be reduced in order to provide absolutely proper levels of security and safety, do you?
Please explain how the Constitution and the Founding Principles reduce your safety. Explain how those principles impede the responsibilities of those who insure our safety. When I read those documents, I become positive that the Founding Principles ensure my safety. It is clear that you have not read or perhaps do not understand those ideals. As I told you before, the philosophy behind the Constitution is timeless.
You look for the government as your "savior" without noting that the US government has seriously impacted the lives of its citizens far more than terrorists have. The guys that brought you Waco are the ones you wish to provide unlimited powers. These are the same guys who can break into the wrong house, kill the occupants, and suffer no charges. Are you really sure you want to grant totalitarian power to buffoons? You are most unwise.
I can think of means of securing the American people from terroristic threats while upholding the Constitution. Most of these things are not being done due to "political correctness" or globalization. In short, the government has already abused its extended powers.
Haha...Yawn...Bro grow up. If you could cite where I said or implied that then you may have something to say...fortunately, you cant.