The Acceptance Of More Government Power After Catastrophe Has To Stop

By Chris Rossini

If it isn't bad enough that innocent people die in terrorist attacks, the events also provide an opportunity for governments to strengthen their power over everyone else. People are very understandably scared, so their "I cherish my freedom" instincts are dealt a severe blow.

Unfortunately, Fear and Power are two sides to the same coin.

Government, which has a monopoly to use violent force in a certain geographic area, is always ready to expand that use of force. They don't want...