Bush perpetuates irrational fears ....
By Josh Macdonald
DAILY BRUIN COLUMNIST
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Much can be said about the incompetence of the current U.S. government, but it's
hard to argue that they don't seem to have the well-being and security of the
American people in mind.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush made it clear that his
thoughts on the disaster, however limited, were focused on those in the most
need.

In a quote from The Washington Post, President Bush took the time during a press
conference to reference the immense loss: "Out of the rubbles of (Sen.) Trent
Lott's house – he lost his entire house – there's going to be a fantastic house.
And I'm looking forward to sitting on the porch."

If there's one thing the Bush administration really understands, it's that
government is all about providing security – or in Bush's case, the illusion of
security.

I'm talking about the good old-fashioned neighborhood watch variety, where
everybody benefits but the criminals. Where loaded rifles and shotguns hang on
the walls in every house. Where an itchy feeling in the air is enough to lure an
armed posse out into the streets.

Step one: Find a legitimate threat to public well-being. Then, turn it into an
irrational fear you can manipulate the public with at any time. How would we
know how scared to be if it wasn't for the Homeland Security color chart?
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Cliff