Fear of Criticism
“Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”
Senator Robert Byrd’s, “Losing America” reveals that prior to the Iraq war resolution, some senators were almost terrified at the prospect of being labeled “unpatriotic”.
George Clooney made a movie last year about journalist Edward R. Murrow entitled “Good Night and Good Luck” in which the central theme was “We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty”. In an e-mail message, Clooney said, “The fear of being criticized can be paralyzing. Just look at the way so many Democrats caved, in the run-up to the war. It drives me crazy to hear all these Democrats saying, ‘We were misled’. You weren't misled. You were afraid of being called unpatriotic.”
Senator Russ Feingold proposed: “When the president of the United States breaks the law, he must be held accountable. That is why today I'm introducing a resolution to censure President George W. Bush.” Feingold claims; Bush illegally wiretapped conversations between American citizens and suspected terrorists without obtaining a warrant. He is frustrated that the Republican controlled Senate Intelligence Committee failed to launch an investigation of the president's domestic surveillance program, and believes that censure is an appropriate way to hold Bush accountable.
Vice President Cheney questioned: “Do they support the extreme counterproductive antics of the few, or do they support a lawful program vital to the security of this nation?” Cheney appeals to an electorate, who like macho fools, keep voting for liars that lead America into war and bankruptcy.
Senator Feingold's response: “This is not disloyalty. No one questions whether the government should wiretap suspected terrorists. Of course we should, and we can under current law.” Feingold refuses to sit back and watch Congressional Republicans surrender our essential liberty to purchase temporary safety.
Senator Robert Byrd’s, “Losing America” reveals that prior to the Iraq war resolution, some senators were almost terrified at the prospect of being labeled “unpatriotic”.
George Clooney made a movie last year about journalist Edward R. Murrow entitled “Good Night and Good Luck” in which the central theme was “We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty”. In an e-mail message, Clooney said, “The fear of being criticized can be paralyzing. Just look at the way so many Democrats caved, in the run-up to the war. It drives me crazy to hear all these Democrats saying, ‘We were misled’. You weren't misled. You were afraid of being called unpatriotic.”
Senator Russ Feingold proposed: “When the president of the United States breaks the law, he must be held accountable. That is why today I'm introducing a resolution to censure President George W. Bush.” Feingold claims; Bush illegally wiretapped conversations between American citizens and suspected terrorists without obtaining a warrant. He is frustrated that the Republican controlled Senate Intelligence Committee failed to launch an investigation of the president's domestic surveillance program, and believes that censure is an appropriate way to hold Bush accountable.
Vice President Cheney questioned: “Do they support the extreme counterproductive antics of the few, or do they support a lawful program vital to the security of this nation?” Cheney appeals to an electorate, who like macho fools, keep voting for liars that lead America into war and bankruptcy.
Senator Feingold's response: “This is not disloyalty. No one questions whether the government should wiretap suspected terrorists. Of course we should, and we can under current law.” Feingold refuses to sit back and watch Congressional Republicans surrender our essential liberty to purchase temporary safety.
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