Something Jmhm said made me think of this. . .

[xiphias]

In your opinion, which is more damaging to freedom?

1) A terrorist hijacking a plane and killing everyone on board.
2) A population getting used to the idea that going through a security checkpoint is a normal, unobjectionable part of daily life, and it is a reasonable expectation when traveling that government agents will search your belongings and person.

Comments

[ailbhe]

What, for the dead people?

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

To me, the answer to that isn't obvious, EITHER way. It depends on what philosophy I look at the matter with.