"The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it." Orwell
"“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
Plato
"The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant" Robespierre
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Boston
Until more is known, there's really nothing to say except that, on both sides, people are jumping the gun, seeking blame. To me, the worst, and most representative of where were are nowadays, are those claiming the government is behind it, for reasons running the gamut from excusing more intrusive surveillance to "false flag" actions against right-wing crazies.
It might also be worth noting that one of the heroes of the day is obviously an immigrant; particularly in view of this despicable reaction by one of worst p.o.s. in Congress.
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