Bill Moyers: Trading Democracy for ‘National Security’

[marmar]

http://vimeo.com/64859465


Full Show: Trading Democracy for ‘National Security’
April 26, 2013

The violent Boston rampage triggered a local and federal response that, according to journalist Glenn Greenwald, adds a new dimension to troubling questions about government secrecy, overreach, and what we sacrifice in the name of national security. Greenwald joins Bill to peel back layers that reveal what the Boston bombings and drone attacks have in common, and how secrecy leads to abuse of government power.

Also on the show, political scholars Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann tell Bill that Congress’ failure to make progress on gun control last week — despite support for background checks from 90% of the American public – is symptomatic of a legislative branch reduced to dysfunction, partisan ravings and obstruction. ...................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://billmoyers.com/episode/full-show-trading-democracy-for-%E2%80%98national-security%E2%80%99/

[peace13]

1. More like stolen democracy!

This is nothing new!

[byeya]

2. Democracy vs Flushing $$$ down the profit hole