Stallman: Thousands Dead, Millions Deprived of Liberties (2001)

Richard Stallman argues that while the 2001 terrorist attacks were devastating, the greater danger lies in the government's likely response of implementing mass surveillance systems—including facial recognition and phone/email monitoring—that would erode civil liberties under the guise of security. He warns that these surveillance measures lack proven effectiveness and urges the public to oppose such legislation before bills are passed, cautioning that Congress has already granted the president sweeping military powers without adequate scrutiny.