Sure were, but could only make decisions based on facts then and foreseable outcomes. They were not Nostradamus, and even Nostradamus got a lot wrong. The founding fathers never imagines airplanes or skyscrappers, much less a jet airliner crashing into a skyscrapper and killing 2,800 people. So let's get on with the times.
You think they were not that smart to consider outside factors and the technology advances ahead.. I think not.
We of course saw a terrible event with 9-11. And of course the government has done a good job of trying to stop terrorists and been pretty successful at it to this point too.
Are motorcycle only check points a threat to society.. jeez.. give me a f*g break man.:laughing
We are talking peanuts here and your talking the death of thousands and invasion of our countries safety. Stopping and checking for aftermarket pipes is not going to save the US.
What will hit your button or others?? Check points at Greek Restaurants? Check points at Zombi Movies?
Everyone has a hot button where they will say.. F THAT!!!
When the TSA sets up a body check at a barf bash will you finally say enough??
It is the little things that over time become the norm is what will screw my grandkids.. I am all about National Security, but this ain't that brother.
It is exactly that kind of thought that makes the politico go hell yes.. we have them by the balls.. keep on pushing.