[QUOTE="BrianB0422"][QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Death, easy. Are people that scared of death they'd rather live a miserable life? Whats the point of living if its going to be like that anyway.

Ilovegames1992

Of course they would.

Death, easy. Are people that scared of death they'd rather live a miserable life? Whats the point of living if its going to be like that anyway.

Ilovegames1992

Um...guys. I just want to call something out before we get too far into "OMG POLICE STATE!" territory. [quote="National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 bill"] (b) COVERED PERSONS.-A covered person under this section is any person as follows: (1) A person who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored those responsible for those attacks. (2) A person who was a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners, including any person who has committed a belligerent act or has directly supported such hostilities in aid of such enemy forces. (...) (d) CONSTRUCTION.-Nothing in this section is intended to limit or expand the authority of the President or the scope of the Authorization for Use of Military Force. (e) AUTHORITIES.-Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect existing law or authorities relating to the detention of United States citizens, lawful resident aliens of the United States, or any other persons who are captured or arrested in the United States. nocoolnamejim

I'm not particularly pleased with this either. On the other hand, here's a (LONG) but interesting alternative interpretation/viewpoint on this matter. Linknocoolnamejim

Sadly, at this point I don't think peaceful protesting will change a thing. Elect different politicians, you might say? I'm sorry, but no that won't work either. They're almost all the same, and the system is rigged with only a tiny minority actually willing to change anything. The whole thing is like the inside of a blackhole; no matter what direction you turn space is warped to push you towards the center... Really, the only way things can change at this point is via violent uprisings just like our ancestors did centuries ago. Unfortunately, that's nothing more than a pipe dream given the military's current strength and how pacified most of the populace is. So yeah, we're pretty much screwed.

[QUOTE="BrianB0422"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] It has to reach the Supreme Court first. And I'd imagine we have judges their loyal to the Constitution....no?LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] My rep voted no.....yay. My senators voted....yes.....I won't vote for them.LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="BrianB0422"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]I hope it's challenged in the courts post haste.....and that every politician that voted yes....it not re-elected.LJS9502_basic

I hope it's challenged in the courts post haste.....and that every politician that voted yes....it not re-elected.LJS9502_basic