I have to say first that the actions and deeds of our military , although brave and resiliant , are not representative of all Americans at all times. Yes , they often times are called on to defend the causes and freedom of all Americans , which I for one appreciate. But they are also employees of the federal government who are at times called upon to further the agenda of the goverment to whom they answer to.

Trust our elected officials until they piss off too many people and they become subject to recall , right?

That's what amuses me about the "if you don't like it here then move to (insert horrible terrible place to live here) or just get the fuck out" mentality is that it only works if you DO support the current regime.

The beauty of our system , that does set us apart from Iraq or China or the old U.S.S.R is that dissidents and people who do disagree with the policies of our elected officials can stand up and speak their minds and rally opposition support without risk of reprisals from the government.

In California , I'm sure the current administration is doing a bang up job of staying on top of Homeland Security. But , other aspects of their performance have failed miserably so the people spoke loud enough to make a difference.

Remember : the government answers to the people . It is NOT the other way arround.

If you remove healthy discussion , debate and dissagreement from the equation and force the populace through intimidation from their peers to sit idly by and be silent , you then extinguish the very liberties that this country so proudly stands behind as the thing that makes us great.