Hoaxie Pokie

The fact that Homeland Security is inundated with hoaxes is, unfortunately, not all that surprising. It's all part of the madness and ignorance that typically accompanies fear.

As FDR famously said "we have nothing to fear but fear itself". In the face of terror it may seem like this sentiment no longer applies, but I offer that it's never been more important to bear in mind. After all the purpose of terrorism is to invoke terror; to cause other's dread.

While people's fear is absolutely understandable, and the pranksters who nefariously capitalize on it unsurprising, it is our job to fight terror by not being terrorized. Stand up proud and voice dissent, if that is what you feel. Don't let the terrorists masked as good citizens tell you it's unpatriotic. Don't let the government terrorize you with their claims that truthful reporting and civil disobedience "aids the enemy", for these are simply fear tactics as well.

If our government held itself to these standards, if it was comprised of fearless leaders instead of corrupt hyenas, it would be easier. In fact, we would likely be in a much better situation than we are now. But hoping for leaders motivated by compassion is like hoping for the Patriots to win the next three out of four Super Bowls - it just won't happen.

We have to be sensible, responsible, compassionate citizens, my brothers and sisters. And we have to DEMAND that our government reflect those values. Right now that couldn't be farther from the case, and right now we are seeing the effect of our ignorance.