Another Paris Terrorist Attack

Originally posted by Bardock42
Do people on the left actually disagree with monitoring people with ties to terrorism extensively? As far as I can tell Obama has himself talked in favour of this. I think the disagreement comes when some on the right propose that this kind of monitoring or other sanctions should be extended to all Muslims (foreign and even US citizens)

I actually typed more than just "monitoring". Other parts are important, too, as I was making a whole point. Not tidbits of one. 😛

Yes, I did admittedly shorten it. But the monitoring I know Obama is in favor, and I definitely know that he is in favor of denying those people (like people who are on the no-fly list) access to guns. I don't know his stance about deporting them. But two out of three isn't bad, so I'm not really sure you have captured the real disagreements of the left and the right in these aspects. But maybe you can elaborate?

Originally posted by Bardock42
Yes, I did admittedly shorten it. But the monitoring I know Obama is in favor, and I definitely know that he is in favor of denying those people (like people who are on the no-fly list) access to guns. I don't know his stance about deporting them. But two out of three isn't bad, so I'm not really sure you have captured the real disagreements of the left and the right in these aspects. But maybe you can elaborate?

Monitoring would be downright impossible without making the process more efficient.

Things such as profiling might be one of the few measures to make it more efficient. Sad to say, I hate profiling, personally, as I have been a victim of it a few times in US airports. But whatever works to keep the people safe, I'm willing to do my part.

Also, forgot to mention the possibility of boots on the ground eventually when it comes to dealing with ISIS.

Profiling is pretty unAmerican. With that said, Ben Gurion Airport is the safest place on earth precisely because Israelis profile.

Apparently I look like a drug dealer :-p gotten the "dog" treatment and had all of my stuff sniffed on and picked thru several times.

Worst experience would have to be my uncle, tho. US airforce retired. Looks like a terrorist because of his beard. Got the "glove" treatment. He still gets pretty peevsed whenever we remind him of it. :-p