[sam_paine]

Oh goodness, me. I actually do things to preserve and exercise my freedom. What are YOU doing besides posting on FR? What was the last FOIA request you filed? Do you have YOUR FBI file?

I decry the Laz's and NJ_gents of the world that fiddle while Rome burns. That is the real ostrich.

The inexorable power grab of the government already HAS affected me -- and I defended myself. And I won. That doesn't happen in a police state.

Inactive whiners, though, are a dime-a-dozen, police-state or free utopia.

[NJ_gent]

"What are YOU doing besides posting on FR?"

I work through and support the ACU, the ACLU, and the EFF to get to the cases that set the precedents. I do many things which are none of your concern. I don't whine - I work to inform and change opinions. Occasionally, I'll just chat with someone whose beliefs are similar to my own. That's a good way to keep perspective, get new perspectives, and hash out fresh thoughts and idea.

You make assumptions about Laz's actions or lack of actions as well. Please do tell me how it is you know so much about he and I that you would seek to label us "inactive whiners", or do you just shoot from the hip whenever it suits you?