Pubdate: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB) Copyright: 2009 The Calgary Sun Contact: http://www.calgarysun.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67 Author: Russell Barth Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor. MCCARTHY ERA REVISITED Re: "Police drug warrant signs anger civil liberties group," (Jan. 16). Ever notice how the modern drug war looks a lot like the rabid paranoia and anti-communism zeal of the McCarthy era? Or the Spanish Inquisition, or the Salem Witch Trails? The authorities demand fealty and are willing to use fear, rumours, and intimidation to get it. This is a disgusting day for Canada, but it is not the least bit surprising. A police state is inevitable. Russell Barth (What was that you were saying about 'rabid paranoia?') - --- MAP posted-by: Doug