I was afraid this would happen....

There were two speeches today. One by President Obama, and the other by former Vice President Cheney. I didn't like either one. Cheney twisted facts, and utilized half truths to defend his actions while Vice President in respect to torcher. The fact that we resorted to torcher in this country has always bothered me. It (water boarding) is illegal by our own law, and is also by international treaty.

What bothered me worse...much worse...was President Obama stating that he will continue to suspend habeas corpus in certain circumstances. If we are willing to detain, and imprison anyone suspected of terrorism, what stops us from expanding that application?

What if some Christians got nutty, and violent...and were determined to be a treat to national security. What if after that you, or I...those of us who are level headed followers of Christ happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time...detained, and imprisoned indefinitely...

Obama campaigned on reversing this suspension of civil rights. Now he makes an about face (after 4 short months in office!). Add that he is a more slick communicator that former President Bush; possibly resulting in people ignoring what he is doing.

I was afraid this would happen. Politicians hate to give up power once they have it. This time it is dangerous....and it sucks...This takes the shine off this President for me...I'll complain to my congressman, and Senators, but they support this executive power...so, any suggestions?