Freedom, American Style

Americans, raised on Nazi movies, now consider anything less than death camps as freedom. Except for the parts of the movies where the Nazis demand - "Papers, please", which is carefully ignored, since we are now required to show ID to anyone in a uniform, (or anyone at a doorway, who blocks your way and demands ID, for that matter).

But, never mind that, as long as people are not personally in prison labor camps, they think that they are free.

And lining up to be groped before they travel? Having their fingerprints and DNA stored in massive data bases? Having all of their communications monitored? Being forced to stand and salute the flag at sporting events? Having websites and TV networks shut down? Knowing that you must submit to police or be shot? Having your children sent to schools in which there are armed police?

That's Freedom™, baby.”