Naomi Wolf's recent article, entitled Fascist America, In 10 Easy Steps, is all the more chilling because she carefully limits her analysis of what could happen to logical extensions of what is already happening. If you haven't already read this fascinating piece, I urge you to do it now. In particular, note this gentle plea for us to wake up: "Most Americans don't understand yet that the destruction of the rule of law at Guantánamo set a dangerous precedent for them, too." Some of our most fundamental constitutional liberties are not only threatened, they are actually being dismantled in front of our noses.

Bush and his henchmen have begun to demolish centuries of progress towards democracy made by generations of brave Americans. Those who notice, and protest, are met with assertions that "9/11 changed everything." Too many of our fellow citizens have been terrorized by this ill-defined "war on terror," accepting without challenge the big lie that sacrificing liberty for "security" is now essential to keep America "safe." America is more than a place to consume, be silent and let an arrogant bully "decide" what we need. No!! The United States of America is our republic. It was never meant to be neat and orderly with "everyone on the same page." An atmosphere of open, healthy debate, with a constant critical spotlight put on the actions of those to whom the people have surrendered certain limited powers is the only environment that will allow our "noble experiment" to endure.