Entry 9

The conspiracy film on George W. Bush was incredibly frightening because it showed how easily the people of this country were fooled. However, what sticks out in my mind was the entire segment on weapons of mass destruction. I remember this when it was actually happening and how scared everybody was of these weapons of mass destruction. But what is a weapon of mass destruction defined as? Doubtless, numerous people have different definitions, which means that one must further inquire into whose definition is the correct one? What is the definition of "mass destruction?" Is it the ability to destroy or the ability to kill? However, even more frightening was to watch the film and realize how easy it was to silence dissenters by calling them unpatriotic. Is it truly unpatriotic to question what the United States government is doing? Of course not. The Bill of Rights exists for a reason. However, it seems that at the time, the right to use the first amendment was all but suspended in favor of adoration of George W. Bush. I was in high school at this point in time and I remember clearly how until 2003, 2004, it was impossible to question what was happening without starting an argument with classmates and friends.