[RedBloodedAmerican]

but my trust in governments in light of the past, is less certain than yours

What has GW Bush done "in light of the past" in the WoT that draws this conclusion for you? I think some people live in fear.

[iconoclast]

What has GW Bush done "in light of the past" in the WoT that draws this conclusion for you?

After a year:

No armed pilots.

Puny Administration Defense budget.

No 100% checking of air baggage. (While old white folks and babies continue to be body searched).

No firing of Norm Mineta.

No closing of borders.

No change in immigration policy (thousands of Arabs have poured into our country since 9/11).

Etc., etc, ad nauseam.