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Robert · 08-31-2006, 10:22 AM

Steve, the thing that hit home the most for me is when the character v said 'People should not be scared of their governments, governments should be scared of the people.'

TOday's governments seem untouchable, and I do believe people are affraid of being labelled a terrorist. With the recent reduction in civilian rights and increased government control, particularly in the US, I suspect things are shifting.

What bothered me the most is the reality that most people wouldnt do anything about it. Makes me want to own some guns....

GT40FIED · 08-31-2006, 10:55 AM

Well I think that line was certainly the core of the film. When worse comes to worse, the people have the final say in how a government is constructed. The problem is that, like in the movie, people are often scared into submission by their governments. Just look at what's happened over the past few years in this country. Views about world events have not been on an even keel. It's always hyped up to the point where people are just about afraid to step outdoors. This works for those in power so long as they can focus the attention on an external source, but how long can that possibly last? Like Ben Franklin said, "Those who would trade permanent privacy for temporary security deserve neither". It should be interesting in the coming years (if things continue the way they are) to see just how far people are willing to be pushed. If that becomes the case, it's not a question of "if", but a question of "when". If this country keeps on down the proverbial slippery slope, the people WILL take physical action...it's just a matter of time.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-31-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT40FIED

"Those who would trade permanent privacy for temporary security deserve neither".

i like that quote.

08-31-2006, 10:55 AM	#2
GT40FIED Best...mod...ever Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: At the end of the longest line Age: 44 Posts: 7,451	Well I think that line was certainly the core of the film. When worse comes to worse, the people have the final say in how a government is constructed. The problem is that, like in the movie, people are often scared into submission by their governments. Just look at what's happened over the past few years in this country. Views about world events have not been on an even keel. It's always hyped up to the point where people are just about afraid to step outdoors. This works for those in power so long as they can focus the attention on an external source, but how long can that possibly last? Like Ben Franklin said, "Those who would trade permanent privacy for temporary security deserve neither". It should be interesting in the coming years (if things continue the way they are) to see just how far people are willing to be pushed. If that becomes the case, it's not a question of "if", but a question of "when". If this country keeps on down the proverbial slippery slope, the people WILL take physical action...it's just a matter of time. __________________ 1984 1/2 Mustang GT350 #842, Faster than you...nuff said Anna Fan Club President/Dictator Someday, in the event that mankind actually figures out what it is that this world actually revoles around, thousands of people are going to be shocked and perplexed that it was not them. Sometimes this includes me. "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." - George Orwell Welcome to the new Amerika

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08-31-2006, 10:22 AM	#1
Robert R-Tard Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 612	Steve, the thing that hit home the most for me is when the character v said 'People should not be scared of their governments, governments should be scared of the people.' TOday's governments seem untouchable, and I do believe people are affraid of being labelled a terrorist. With the recent reduction in civilian rights and increased government control, particularly in the US, I suspect things are shifting. What bothered me the most is the reality that most people wouldnt do anything about it. Makes me want to own some guns....