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

[sashajwolf.livejournal.com]

I don't have a problem with security checkpoints - I think it's a small price to pay. Growing up as a sort-of army brat may have had something to do with my forming that view, though - it re-set some of my defaults.