Here's a disturbing look at the state of civil liberties in America, from a librarian's vantage point.

I as well do not buy into the argument that we can somehow trade our rights for security. And even if we could, would it be worth it? Jefferson said that the tree of liberty must occasionally be refreshed by the blood of patriots (and tyrants). I agree. I would rather be less "safe" and free than live in a tranquil police state where everything that our country once stood for, such as democracy and the rule of law, are made a mockery of by our so-called leaders. Our liberty is far too precious to squander on threats of dirty bombs, or even the real thing itself.