A trend, which began before Sept. 11, 2001, continues to threaten you - yes, you.

I’d been aware those who occupy our most respected elected offices were leading the trend, but I hadn’t realized so many of my fellow citizens were following.

A recent poll by the First Amendment Center found half of your fellow citizens feel the First Amendment grants too much freedom. Those worried souls couldn’t identify the freedoms guaranteed therein (religion, speech, press, assembly, petition). Think about that.

You might feel, given the events of the past year and the political scare tactics used by our “leaders” that we need more security.

Do you feel more secure knowing every other person on the street thinks you -