I just want to make it clear. I don't believe the U.S. government has protected me from a single "terrorist" since September 11, 2001. Since then the executive branch has seized a lot of secret power and violated the rights of U.S. citizens all in the name of protection. This is my public announcement that I'd prefer my right to privacy over a pledge of protection. There's no need for me to lay out all my reasons here when Conor Friedersdorf has already done it for me.
