Paramount Theatre
Truly Frightened of Our Government
RECEIVED Mon., Jan. 26, 2004
Dear Editor,
I applaud Michael Ventura's Jan. 23 column on the Bush administration's continued frantic dissembling of our constitutional rights ["Letters @ 3am"]. Since the PATRIOT Act was made law, I (an educated, practicing voter) have felt as though I were standing in a crowded room, screaming at the top of my lungs to an uncaring audience. Tragically few people truly understand the scope of this legislation. Thank you Mr. Ventura, for shining some light into this dark corner of the Ashcroft Justice Department. Not to be dramatic, but I am truly frightened of government retaliation against whomever is labeled "a threat." Considering the blatant disregard shown for the rights and opinions of the gay population by the government, may we too be labeled, stripped of our citizenship, and shipped to detention camps? The tools of Bush Jr.'s leadership are intimidation, sleight of hand, and fear. Indeed, I am very, very afraid.
I applaud Michael Ventura's Jan. 23 column on the Bush administration's continued frantic dissembling of our constitutional rights ["Letters @ 3am"]. Since the PATRIOT Act was made law, I (an educated, practicing voter) have felt as though I were standing in a crowded room, screaming at the top of my lungs to an uncaring audience. Tragically few people truly understand the scope of this legislation. Thank you Mr. Ventura, for shining some light into this dark corner of the Ashcroft Justice Department. Not to be dramatic, but I am truly frightened of government retaliation against whomever is labeled "a threat." Considering the blatant disregard shown for the rights and opinions of the gay population by the government, may we too be labeled, stripped of our citizenship, and shipped to detention camps? The tools of Bush Jr.'s leadership are intimidation, sleight of hand, and fear. Indeed, I am very, very afraid.
Sincerely,
Shannon Porter
Shannon Porter