The old Butch wouldn’t act this way

American life has its dark undercurrent. You see it whenever reason, compassion and “a decent respect for the opinions of mankind” yield to hysterics. Such was the case during World War I, when German-Americans were spied upon, harassed and even lynched in the name of fighting the Kaiser. Such was the case during World War II, when American citizens of Japanese ancestry were rounded up from their homes and interned in concentration camps. Such was the case during the early days of the Cold War when people were forced to take loyalty oaths - and those merely accused of being Communists saw their lives and careers wrecked. And such was the case in the days following the 9/11 attacks, when the people and politicians alike cared little about trampling on America’s tradition of civil liberties if it interfered with restoring a sense of security/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here.