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In reply to the discussion: What the hell, DU? [View all]Ratty
(2,100 posts)But yeah, it's baffling why so many here are OK with this.
Some are trying to make this about guilt by association: Snowden is a Libertarian Paul-lover, therefore the message is tainted and should be ignored.
Some see it as an attack on the president: Do you want a Republican in the White House in 2016?
Some claim we're only being duped by a Republican plot: You're just regurgitating Republican talking points.
Some don't think it's a big deal: Hey folks, it's only metadata we're talking about here. Metadata can't hurt you. Besides, we've pretty much suspected something like this has been going on for years.
Some cling to the letter of the law: What Snowden did was illegal therefore he should be tried for treason.
Some seem distracted by non-sequiturs: This all began under Bush/Cheney.
What I don't see much of is a serious discussion of liberty vs security, on which honest people can disagree I believe.
There are some smart people making the silly arguments above. People I have respected over the years. I know they aren't trolls but I just really don't get it. Would these people really be OK with this program under Bush? I find that very very hard to believe.