Re: This certainly won't be the last horror story about Saddam we hear...

"non-manufactured terror threat."

I beg to differ.

"There is an appalling lack of patriotism and respect for our government in this country."

I only see the latter which is not to be included with patriotism.
They are seperate things. This government is certainly doing their best to try and link the two but its a false association.
This government has more than earned their disrespect.

I'm curious as to what your thoughts are on patriot act 1 and patriot act 2 (in waiting)? What are the implications of these new laws?