Terrorism

Those who terrorize with the threat of terror toward a traumatized public are terrorists. Why would a democratic government spy on its citizens in secrecy? Has the U.S. become East Germany during the Cold War? Isn't the 'example' being set with Bradley Manning, tortured by our military while in prison, a form of terrorism? Isn't it meant to strike fear in the hearts of anyone who chooses personal ethics over blind loyalty? The greatest and most dangerous terror is the terror inflicted on a free spirit by conformist cowardice.