It’s not just message posters on the site. The management of FreeRepublic has instituted a "loose lips sink ships" campaign, with new moderators patrolling the forum to delete posts that in their opinion are detrimental to the "war effort."
There are some valid points here, but the comments about FReepers are uncalled for. The only threads being yanked are the ones that provide specific information on military preparations not yet published in press reports.
I for one, am quite concerned about the potential for loss of freedom. Talk of national id cards is frightening, not in the short run, but for the future. If, at some point in the future, the country foolishly elects another Clintonesque administration, I have no doubt this power will be used for evil. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
When our legislators have approval from an angry electorate, much damage to our freedom may be done quickly in the name of security.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
—Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), reply of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the governor, November 11, 1755
Aw come on.