I'm so worried about this direction our government is taking


. They're basically creating a list of "terrorists" based on what they think we believe, which is just plain creepy

. I mean, who decides what's an "indicator of terrorism"? It sounds like a bunch of code words for people who disagree with the status quo

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And what really gets me is that this kind of thing can happen to anyone - not just radical activists

. What if your activism is misunderstood or misinterpreted? You could be labeled a "terrorist" and lose everything

. It's like they're trying to stifle dissenting voices and control what we can say

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We need to be careful about how we respond to threats, but not at the expense of our civil liberties

. We need to find a way to balance security with freedom of speech and assembly

. This kind of approach only serves to drive people underground and radicalize them even more

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