To permit surveillance to take root on the Internet would mean subjecting virtually all forms of human interaction, planning, and even thought itself to comprehensive state examination.

Beyond all the other reasons not to do it, free speech assaults always backfire: they transform bigots into martyrs.

You can't have a pristine house with ten dogs, and I'd rather have the ten dogs.

The War on Terror has been and continues to be, above all, a war on the most basic liberties and political safeguards that we're all taught are what distinguishes the US and keeps it free.

The more fear confrontational activism can put into the heart of the political class, the better.

All of the evidence highlights the implicit bargain that is offered to citizens: pose no challenge and you have nothing to worry about. Mind your own business, and support or at least tolerate what we do, and you'll be fine. Put differently, you must refrain from provoking the authority that wields surveillance powers if you wish to be deemed free of wrongdoing. This is a deal that invites passivity, obedience, and conformity. The safest course, the way to ensure being “left alone,” is to remain quiet, unthreatening, and compliant.

Only In America can a renowned and devoted terrorism supporter like Peter King be the arbiter of national security and treason.