Technique: Whatever you do, do it in the name of national security. In light of the events of September 11, 2001, the Republicans jammed their very unpopular agenda forward in the name of national security. Everything from Drilling in ANWR to a faulty and unbelievably expensive anti-missile system to tax cuts for the wealthy. Well, I think the Democrats should also start using the "National Security" scam as a support mechanism for their policies. Government controlled airport security in the name of national security. Energy price caps in the name of national security. Prescription drug programs in the name of national security. Improved education system in the name of national security. Why not. The quality of our society depends on such things to function at peak performance, which allows us to afford the security that is necessary in these times.