even care to notice? It only seems a cliche ~ destroying that which makes a place worth, fighting to save.. That is - many have likely heard the conundrum phrased variously.. through the years.
But today, 11/01: how many do you suppose, actually understand what it means? What if the mass doesn't grok the obvious corollary too, Ben F's remark about trading a little freedom for a little security.. etc. ?
That's where 'we' appear to be. Crap shoot.
Ashton