[Dan Evans]

Fed govt was tasked with doing is protecting us. I see this as them doing that. So, rather than a big brother is watching you sort of thing, I see this as finally, they're doing what they're supposed to be doing.

I might buy this if I didn't see them completely ignoring things that they have been specifically tasked with doing. They should be controlling the borders but they don't. But what they do seem to be doing is enlarging their authority to restrict our rights and collect information on us.

[brytlea]

They certainly aren't doing everything they should be doing, (and do alot of things they shouldn't) but when they do something they should be doing (defending us against evildoers) they get raked over the coals. Maybe they just can't decide which thing will get them less bad press.
susie

[conservativehoney]

"I might buy this if I didn't see them completely ignoring things that they have been specifically tasked with doing. They should be controlling the borders but they don't. But what they do seem to be doing is enlarging their authority to restrict our rights and collect information on us."

I agree completely...I would only add to that list.
Complete overhaul of the immigration process, better oversight on shipping containers coming into the country, and checking the cargo in passenger flights..But I must say, I agree completely with where you are coming from. You are a wise man.