OT choosing one's fears ... USA political rant

I notice yet another respected scientist saying his work is being censored
and wrongfully modified by this administration, this time because they don't
want to hear his findings about global warming.

Am I alone in my worry that the important values of this country are being
systematically killed by the very people that make so much noise about
keeping us from being killed?

Sure, yes I fear terrorist attacks.

But, honestly, 20 or 40 years from now I fear that the changes WITHIN this
country will be a greater loss than any caused from outside attack. And
before 100 years is gone, environmental issues will be survival issues in
the most literal sense, and for all of mankind.

Whether you agree with the increasing scientific community warnings about
global warming or not ... please explain to me how government censorship of
science fits into the ideals of this country.

Every time Bush recites his mantra about 'protecting the American people"
I'd like to interrupt him. I'd like to be there next to him to suggest that
'people' and property are important but short lived, regardless. I'd like to
point out that while this country has a proud history of sacrificing both
for LIBERTY ... He has a sad track record of squandering both, to no
visible gain. And I'd like to say it's liberty that I want protected, for my
kid and his kids and theirs, more than my mere body.

Undermining liberties, while talking out the other face about 'protecting
America' is either a sign of complete ignorance, or it's a knowing
deception.
Neither can be tolerated.

Are we so physically fearful, as a nation, that we are going to continue and
watch our liberties attacked from within .... just because we're scared?