thanks, wizard, for having the cojones to post that. as a foreigner in this country, i find myself constantly having to watch what i say, fearing deportation, or worse yet, detention without representation... what you've posted is RIGHT ON THE MONEY, but whenever someone publicly draws that parallel, they're labeled "unpatriotic", etc, etc. and who wants to be considered unpatriotic? the fact is, someone who cares enough for their country and people to risk their own safety by trying to get important information across is a true patriot. it's about sacrifice and bravery, not fear or chicanery.