Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
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Posted - 2013.09.04 08:09:00 -
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Fredfredbug04 wrote:It was either we gave up our freedoms, or we let them get taken away. What good are freedoms if you can't defend them?
So instead of letting freedoms be taken away after fighting for them, you gave them up...yes, I ask you like you asked us; What good are freedoms if you can't defend them? And more to the point, why didn't you defend them?
People will try to destroy you regardless of where or who you are. They envy, despise, or seek to gain from you. This will never be avoided no matter who you are. However, this reality doesn't mean you should enact such principles that the Black Eagles push forth. For the Black Eagles to 'silence' (kill/torture) a mostly innocent civilian (they're not innocent simply because they got involved) because they seek to be a whistle-blower about the crimes and atrocities their Federation has committed, does not befit what I was told the Federal's seek to spread.
You can use just a few example of extremists to push forth a campaign against any, and all naysayers because they are being unpatriotic and are possible "threats" to your freedoms. At the same time you chip away at such freedoms because you have scared yourself so much you'd rather lose your freedoms than lose your life or welfare.
The Black Eagles are not the step in the right direction, even if they were labeled as an anti-terrorism, or anti-treason task force (though is that even much different than the way they're labeled now?).
Quote:If done properly, the only people who have anything to fear are the wrongdoers. Of course, getting things actually done properly is where it gets difficult.
Yes, the "wrongdoers" have much to fear. But should you say something, out of spite or anger, and it cause you to be labeled as a "wrongdoer," I feel your life will get much more....complicated. That's where your second statement of "getting things done properly is where it gets difficult" rings resoundingly true.
In the end, the Black Eagles and CPD are no different. You can feel comfortable in your bed when you say that the Havyner's were just a bad coincidence to die after their release, but I believe these sayings:
Quote:GÇ£The probability of a certain set of circumstances coming together in a meaningful (or tragic) way is so low that it simply cannot be considered mere coincidence."
No, the Black Eagles is not something that should be excused or accepted by any man or woman who adheres to values of truth and honor.
-Eran |