On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following three questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:
Should the government have access to Americans' financial records?They already do have access, Jack. I'm not thrilled about it. Like everything else the government touches, it's less, not more secure... There should be some kind of judicial oversight to make sure they absolutely have a need to know.
Jim, Redwood City, CaliforniaYes. If they are tracking terrorists and catching them, I don't care. I have nothing to hide. I believe the only people who would be against it are the law breakers and the terrorists.
Terry, Vestal, New YorkThis administration has repeatedly manipulated the system to violate the Constitution and the rights of its citizens. Once again we find the attitude that they are beyond the law.
Dianne, Lexington, Kentucky*****
Do the arrests of the latest batch of terror suspects make you feel more secure or less?
No, I don't feel safer. Why don't they get Bin Laden or secure our borders?
David, Brunswick, MissouriI feel more secure since the recent arrests of terrorists in the U.S. We need to hear specifics on what the FBI and CIA are doing for the citizens of the U.S.
AlishaWhat terror suspects? This is no more than a publicity stunt on the part of the administration to try and justify their illegal actions to the American people.
Gene, Houston*****
How do Westerners and Muslims change the perceptions each has of the other?Do as religious people do, have a combined bazaar of crafts, foods and games. If the various Christian organizations and Muslim organizations reach out to socialize with each other, many would find huge similarities. If for no other reason, it will get these people away from the news media that paints EACH group in a very narrow vein. I find it insanely ironic that all religions preach LOVE, yet most often religion is the cause of WAR.
Robert, Port Richey, Florida
Westerners and Muslims can improve relations by lowering their voices and refraining from trying to force their religious beliefs on others. The history of religions is a sad one with great harm and suffering being dealt to others in the name of different faiths.
Mac, DeLand, Florida
