[Old Professer]

For example, the 4th amendment isn't always practical when danger is eminent. This is pretty vague and leaves the door open to a lot of possibilities.

Lincoln has been soundly criticized for his draconian methods yet is held as one of the greatest presidents.

When danger is imminent, actions are often taken that won't pass review; restrictions on government is the basis of the constitution and the amendments thereto, not restrictions on the people at large, many laws have been repealed and many arrests expunged and convictions set aside when emotions abate.

Lincoln's reputation rests on the foundation of victory in a great contest and the winners always write the history books.

I am not saying that the law in question here is a bad law. I am merely agreeing that no good comes of deeds done in darkness.

My wife made airline reservations last night for herself and my daughter to travel to Great Lakes via Midway airport and she is fully prepared to make the check-in process as painless as possible, she will be taking 3 forms of identification to show eligibility and means to use both the airplane and the rental car.

These things are minor intrusions accepted on balance for the good we receive.

[Smartaleck]

I flew less than two weeks after 911 as a show of support for those who I believe are doing their job, in support of the industry, and in a very small way, an in your face to those who would intimidate us.

If I hear what your saying, it's, give people a reason?

In some manner that's what Gilmore is saying in part. He also apparently has some other issues or points he's trying to press.

I'm not sure why the gov't doesn't lay out what is public information and dispense with the mess. Must be something larger here at stake and the gov't doesn't want to "start down the slippery slope?"