Lost Privacy--The Cost of Security
Terrorism has stolen my rights22 total reviews
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Ingrid,
yeah, I went to review this the other day, but I made the mistake of reading the reviews... one in particular struck a nerve... so I walked away wallowing in my hay-fever and watery eyes... I choose not to get personal with a re-hasher of boring used words on a country snooze fest... so I will say... a very entertaining look at how we as a scociety have changed our way of life... or, at least legitimized the action of Big Brother to now justify their need to keep a closer check on things... as if they ever needed a reason to have their snouts firmly placed in our private lives before anyway? So, yes, Mr George Orwell looks like he only had his time frame wrong, but I guess he knew what was already going on, hey?... and please don't get me started on the use of drones... Privately... they should be outlawed... shot out of the sky on sight... and militarized use, should not be armed... only cowards kill from a distance with unmanned technology... but that is only my belief... anyway, before I get too carried away with myself from your thought evoking piece... what do you mean it's too late? Ah, well... I blame you! Yes, if you weren't so damn good at what you did, I wouldn't buy into it... you'd think I'd have learned by now?
Smile))))))))))).
All the very best in this non-fiction writing contest... you know how to stir the pot
well written on all levels dear friend.
With our thoughts we create,
an internal security filter,
James vx's
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2015
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Hi Ingrid,
yeah, I went to review this the other day, but I made the mistake of reading the reviews... one in particular struck a nerve... so I walked away wallowing in my hay-fever and watery eyes... I choose not to get personal with a re-hasher of boring used words on a country snooze fest... so I will say... a very entertaining look at how we as a scociety have changed our way of life... or, at least legitimized the action of Big Brother to now justify their need to keep a closer check on things... as if they ever needed a reason to have their snouts firmly placed in our private lives before anyway? So, yes, Mr George Orwell looks like he only had his time frame wrong, but I guess he knew what was already going on, hey?... and please don't get me started on the use of drones... Privately... they should be outlawed... shot out of the sky on sight... and militarized use, should not be armed... only cowards kill from a distance with unmanned technology... but that is only my belief... anyway, before I get too carried away with myself from your thought evoking piece... what do you mean it's too late? Ah, well... I blame you! Yes, if you weren't so damn good at what you did, I wouldn't buy into it... you'd think I'd have learned by now?
Smile))))))))))).
All the very best in this non-fiction writing contest... you know how to stir the pot
well written on all levels dear friend.
With our thoughts we create,
an internal security filter,
James vx's
Comment Written 29-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2015
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Thanks so much for the stars and your always gracious reply. ingrid
Comment from Green Lake Girl
Many Americans, and now Canadians, have had some if not all of these thoughts go through their minds. I feel a world that was already paranoid, has become more so now. Like most hot topics there are two sides. You do a good job pointing out both sides. A well written essay, Ingrid.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Many Americans, and now Canadians, have had some if not all of these thoughts go through their minds. I feel a world that was already paranoid, has become more so now. Like most hot topics there are two sides. You do a good job pointing out both sides. A well written essay, Ingrid.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Excellent essay. I can't help but think all of the press on terrorism does not plant in more people's heads the idea they could be terrorists too. I value my privacy and also feel the more threats and violence we perpetrate, the more of the same we incite. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Excellent essay. I can't help but think all of the press on terrorism does not plant in more people's heads the idea they could be terrorists too. I value my privacy and also feel the more threats and violence we perpetrate, the more of the same we incite. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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We are slowly giving up our rights. Tough. Thanks.
Comment from jlsavell
Ingrid, as usual you present your observation/argument with reason and immense logic, obviously seasoned with your intelligence and knowledge of world affairs and human behaviorism. You are a wonderful commentator and one would be hard pressed to find fault with your comments, ideas, and perceptions. Keep writing my friend and I will keep reading, most definitely.. Jimi
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Ingrid, as usual you present your observation/argument with reason and immense logic, obviously seasoned with your intelligence and knowledge of world affairs and human behaviorism. You are a wonderful commentator and one would be hard pressed to find fault with your comments, ideas, and perceptions. Keep writing my friend and I will keep reading, most definitely.. Jimi
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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You dazzle me with stars and your always kind words. Thanks for all.
Comment from Dawn Munro
I'm not going to comment on content, except to say I agree - privacy is a thing of the past (but I wonder just how much of an illusion we were, or have been under anyway...)
As always, structurally sound and excellent presentation except for one small nit -
I have to admit I am surprised because I have never noticed you doing this before, but you overuse the comma in this piece, Ingrid. Punctuation isn't my strongest suit, but rest assured that I am correct in this instance.
Otherwise, it's masterful writing of 'non-fiction' editorial. Good luck in the contest. :)
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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I'm not going to comment on content, except to say I agree - privacy is a thing of the past (but I wonder just how much of an illusion we were, or have been under anyway...)
As always, structurally sound and excellent presentation except for one small nit -
I have to admit I am surprised because I have never noticed you doing this before, but you overuse the comma in this piece, Ingrid. Punctuation isn't my strongest suit, but rest assured that I am correct in this instance.
Otherwise, it's masterful writing of 'non-fiction' editorial. Good luck in the contest. :)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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You may be right, but technically the commas are where they belong. You offer a string reminder to look at posts from different angles. I could restructure sentences, making shorter sentences and mix it up, but I'll need to contemplate whether I want to spend the time with this essay. Typical Aries, blaze the
trail and hope there's someone to deal with the fall-out. LOL. Thanks.
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You're welcome. :)
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
To be fair there are still good people out there and good banks who do watch your accounts and if they see anything out of the normal they will call or freeze your accounts to make sure it's you before anything huge happens but you are right there is a lot of stuff happening around us that we might be missing or just not seeing. It's not as simple like it used to be
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2015
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To be fair there are still good people out there and good banks who do watch your accounts and if they see anything out of the normal they will call or freeze your accounts to make sure it's you before anything huge happens but you are right there is a lot of stuff happening around us that we might be missing or just not seeing. It's not as simple like it used to be
Comment Written 25-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2015
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That's just our money, but now everything is under the microscope. A little scary.
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
My dear woman, you've touched a raw nerve or hot-button issue. I think you've handled this essay professionally, well organized, coherent, spell binding and intriguing.
I had several thoughts stirred by your submission. One is spiritual discernment. Three significant factors prompt this discernment: One is ignoring the very target and it's prophetic meaning. The World Trade Center twin towers confirmed what the Bible warns about more than any other subject. Paul in a letter to young Timothy (I think it's First Timothy), is a primary example of stern warning about the pitfall of money. His warning, [T]he LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil,"
I've written a book that traces the pitfalls of this LOVE through numerous examples in the world. I back up my citations and other bibliography with Scriptural applications.
So, Bible scholars, or even some laypersons, should not have been surprised that the World Trade Center was the center of the terrorist attack.
Second, political party platforms have built campaigns on propaganda. In this great distortion of American history, the Tea Party is paranoid in crusading with a brand of freedom that just enslaves minds and emotions. [Senator Rand Paul campaigned on that basic fear of the federal government taking away our freedom. ] I like what 21st Century Democrats say about that party: "THE TEA PARTY: Brewing Extremism Since 2010."
Third, this same mindset accounts for the mania for possessing fire arms. The late Sarah Brady deserved the honor as a statesperson her championing gun control.. . This brings me to a better definition of freedom. My college textbook in a philosophy course devoted a chapter to freedom. Harold H. Titus, LIVING ISSUES IN PHILOSOPHY, defined it this way "How Free Is Man?" He spelled that out with analogies like if one is enslaved to anything, how free are they? The National Rifle Association (NRA) is not free, but enslaved to the industry and propagandists; Rand Paul preaches paranoia of less freedom; Mitch McConnell campaigned on the distortion of renewable energy and freedom from fossil fuels that the coal industry provides cheaper electric and jobs for many families. All these claims are propaganda.
So, you're on target, Spiritual echo. Silly crusades supposedly to keep us safe from terrorists is a farce.
Don
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2015
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My dear woman, you've touched a raw nerve or hot-button issue. I think you've handled this essay professionally, well organized, coherent, spell binding and intriguing.
I had several thoughts stirred by your submission. One is spiritual discernment. Three significant factors prompt this discernment: One is ignoring the very target and it's prophetic meaning. The World Trade Center twin towers confirmed what the Bible warns about more than any other subject. Paul in a letter to young Timothy (I think it's First Timothy), is a primary example of stern warning about the pitfall of money. His warning, [T]he LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil,"
I've written a book that traces the pitfalls of this LOVE through numerous examples in the world. I back up my citations and other bibliography with Scriptural applications.
So, Bible scholars, or even some laypersons, should not have been surprised that the World Trade Center was the center of the terrorist attack.
Second, political party platforms have built campaigns on propaganda. In this great distortion of American history, the Tea Party is paranoid in crusading with a brand of freedom that just enslaves minds and emotions. [Senator Rand Paul campaigned on that basic fear of the federal government taking away our freedom. ] I like what 21st Century Democrats say about that party: "THE TEA PARTY: Brewing Extremism Since 2010."
Third, this same mindset accounts for the mania for possessing fire arms. The late Sarah Brady deserved the honor as a statesperson her championing gun control.. . This brings me to a better definition of freedom. My college textbook in a philosophy course devoted a chapter to freedom. Harold H. Titus, LIVING ISSUES IN PHILOSOPHY, defined it this way "How Free Is Man?" He spelled that out with analogies like if one is enslaved to anything, how free are they? The National Rifle Association (NRA) is not free, but enslaved to the industry and propagandists; Rand Paul preaches paranoia of less freedom; Mitch McConnell campaigned on the distortion of renewable energy and freedom from fossil fuels that the coal industry provides cheaper electric and jobs for many families. All these claims are propaganda.
So, you're on target, Spiritual echo. Silly crusades supposedly to keep us safe from terrorists is a farce.
Don
Comment Written 24-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2015
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Money is not evil in and of itself, it is the LOVE of money that creates monsters and germinates evil, as you point out early in your very informative response. While you seem to have studied the Bible extensively, I find there are many contradictory lessons and passages, totally understandable as each chapter represents one man's interpretation to God's word. What does continue in each generation is the living add their own innuendo to the written word. As a remarkable piece of philosophy, the Bible will continue to be the number one best seller of all time,.
The number of guns in the US is mind blowing, yet with such an arsenal, Americans are still not safe. As you so eloquently said, the manic fanaticism and attachment to fire arms is a psychological crutch.
Thank you for giving me much to ponder, and thank you for the stars.
Comment from Deejharrington
You deserve"6" stars, but it seems I've reached my limit. Our site controlling our reviews?
It's appalling that so many people surrendered theirs rights in the name of security. We are spending trillions of dollars fighting wars we will never win. While we continue to to give away our own human rights. I don't like what I see as our future. You did a fantastic writing with all the facts laid out for any thinking person to read. Terrific!
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2015
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You deserve"6" stars, but it seems I've reached my limit. Our site controlling our reviews?
It's appalling that so many people surrendered theirs rights in the name of security. We are spending trillions of dollars fighting wars we will never win. While we continue to to give away our own human rights. I don't like what I see as our future. You did a fantastic writing with all the facts laid out for any thinking person to read. Terrific!
Comment Written 24-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2015
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I remember reading 1984 as a teen and not being able to imagine that world, and now, I can't visualize 2024. Thanks.
Comment from mfowler
It's ANZAC Day in Australia tomorrow; our big remembrance day for veterans and past deeds by soldiers. Five radicalized teenagers aged 14-15 have been arrested for conspiracy to bomb Melbourne's parade. Our time honoured community event has now become a highly protected stage managed performance, all because or FEAR. You describe just how insidious and successful, terrorism has been in turning our countries into 1984, the book that jumped into my head as I read. To show great minds think alike (LOL), you referenced it straight afterwards. Your examination of the proliferation of technical and legal devices to counteract fears, is wonderfully outlined. And you're right:If the only way they have to carry this burden is by treating me like a potential criminal, then the cost is my mistrust of my country's leadership. I have been robbed of my peace of mind.
We're all starting to feel that way. A terrific essay.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2015
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It's ANZAC Day in Australia tomorrow; our big remembrance day for veterans and past deeds by soldiers. Five radicalized teenagers aged 14-15 have been arrested for conspiracy to bomb Melbourne's parade. Our time honoured community event has now become a highly protected stage managed performance, all because or FEAR. You describe just how insidious and successful, terrorism has been in turning our countries into 1984, the book that jumped into my head as I read. To show great minds think alike (LOL), you referenced it straight afterwards. Your examination of the proliferation of technical and legal devices to counteract fears, is wonderfully outlined. And you're right:If the only way they have to carry this burden is by treating me like a potential criminal, then the cost is my mistrust of my country's leadership. I have been robbed of my peace of mind.
We're all starting to feel that way. A terrific essay.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2015
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I can't find the words to clarify exactly what is running through my head, but how do a couple of teenagers so radically change an entire county's celebration? Is it only evil that an individual creates that makes a difference. Are acts of supreme kindness or sacrifice lost as inconsequential? With that premise, I can gain notoriety by blowing something up, but never get noticed if I feed the homeless. Thanks for sharing that news piece. How sad.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
This is a great piece of social commentary. I wish I had a six left for this one.
It is a subject matter very close to my own heart, growing up in an environment where certain liberties were curtailed as a matter of course.
It must come as a massive shock to those who have not grown up in this manner.
I remember in the 1990s when England were introducing photographic driving licenses, there was uproar about infringements of liberties - and look at us all now.
Those scanners are a bit bizarre though. We now live in a digital age and there will be no turning back. It makes you wish that the millennium Bug had really struck at the end of 1999!
Great piece - but no surprise there.
Best of luck in the competition.
GMG
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2015
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Hi there,
This is a great piece of social commentary. I wish I had a six left for this one.
It is a subject matter very close to my own heart, growing up in an environment where certain liberties were curtailed as a matter of course.
It must come as a massive shock to those who have not grown up in this manner.
I remember in the 1990s when England were introducing photographic driving licenses, there was uproar about infringements of liberties - and look at us all now.
Those scanners are a bit bizarre though. We now live in a digital age and there will be no turning back. It makes you wish that the millennium Bug had really struck at the end of 1999!
Great piece - but no surprise there.
Best of luck in the competition.
GMG
Comment Written 24-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2015
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In Canada. the country of 'Oh God, let's not offend anyone,' there is a raging debate over Muslim women refusing to remove their head scarf and reveal their face for driver's licence. Why we are having this discussion is beyond me, But, in this democratic country, Muslim women are demanding to be accommodated. You'd think they'd embrace new freedoms. Thanks for the review.