Quote from wjk:
I'm aware of the drones. The gov wants to put up 10,000 in the next several years. The gun comment is not a red herring. It demonstrates a direct conflict in the argument you present. It challenges your idea that the DHS is preparing for an attack by terrorists. That is what the military is for. The truth is that you, nor anyone else outside of DHS knows why they are arming up like they are.
Correct, we civs do not know, but if I have to pick a side, I am going with my government. Historically, they are safer than the alternative. I enjoy the freedoms I have today because of government, not because of popular vote.