The real threat to the life of the nation

[ciphergoth]

The real threat to the life of the nation, in the sense of a people living in accordance with its traditional laws and political values, comes not from terrorism but from laws such as these. That is the true measure of what terrorism may achieve. It is for Parliament to decide whether to give the terrorists such a victory.

(thanks to djm4)

Comments

[zbyszek.livejournal.com]

people would be refused asylum if they had been involved in terrorism.
Leading to the following scenario:

Geezer: My government is torturing me: give me asylum!
His Govt: But...but...but...he's a terrorist! Yeah.
Our Govt: Fair enough. On yer bike, sunshine.

[ciphergoth.livejournal.com]

Lawyer: You can't deport him!
Govt: We have intelligence that says he's a terrorist.
Lawyer: No you don't! Show me!
Govt: Shan't.

[djm4]

Worked as the justification for invading both Afghanistan and Iraq, that one.

[lizw.livejournal.com]

Yes, this one worries me immensely, especially since I have professional experience of people who have sought asylum after being forced to work for the like of the Tamil Tigers.