I’ve enjoyed the memes that show up with a picture from the Simpsons showing a classroom full of children, focused on one individual and yelling at that person to “say it”. Then you have them say something and the one that comes to mind right now is for the FBI to say, “They were on our radar.”
The idea is that if someone is on the FBI’s radar, then the FBI should be doing something about it. I want to take exception with that, and maybe issue a warning or concern. I would venture to guess that most of us who have ever said anything that is outside the parameters of political correctness are on the FBI’s radar. If you have traditional values, think there are two genders, have strong religious convictions or do not mumble “Orange man bad” this could apply to you. If not the FBI, then one of the other alphabet agencies could be at your elbow. They are listening. They are watching. They are taking notes. They may show up at your front door someday.
Keep in mind that just because an agency of the government has you on their radar does not mean that they should be showing up at your door, arresting you, and dragging you into court. Keep in mind this is what they have been doing to Donald Trump. You’ve seen the poster which says, “They are not after me. They after you and I’m just in their way.”
So no, don’t be pushing the government to start locking up everyone who makes people uncomfortable. This is the philosophy of the red flag laws. This is the philosophy of hate crimes. This is the philosophyof cancel culture that is destroying our freedom of speech, assembly, petition, religion, and the right to bear arms.
It’s OK to laugh. It’s OK to mock our government. But keep in mind that it will get you on their list. As long as we still have basic freedoms that is not a problem. After all, even an FBI agent needs a purpose in life. Just don’t let him exercise his discretion in the matter.
Until you start actually shooting, you are not a murderer. Until you pick up that candy bar, put it in your pocket, and walk out of the store, you are not a shoplifter. Because you think the government stinks does not make you an agent of an organization desiring to overthrow the government by violence, i.e. a communist.
Be careful what you wish for.
homo unius libri
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Opus 2024-336: Say It
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