Yes, it's a delicate balance that has to be struck, and we haven't had much luck
with that of late. Nevertheless, something's got to be done, not right away,
but over time, to update our attitudes and priorities to the current set of
circumstances.
You don't have to give up any essential liberty, but you do have to insist on
your freedom from the transgressions of others. It's our collective
unwillingness to insist on our own rights that allows the terrorists and
criminals to move in our midst with impunity.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sellam Ismail" <foo_at_siconic.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: World Trade crash...
> On Tue, 11 Sep 2001, Richard Erlacher wrote:
>
> > Sadly, the only way in which such acts can be anticipated and
> > prevented in the future is for us to give up some of the privacy we
> > cherish. Technology and law protect those who enjoy this privacy.
>
> "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin
>
> Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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