I am not sure about this. For example Israel is probably in much bigger danger than the US and they certainly do some questionable things while trying to keep it safe. Yet it seems to me that they handle it way more reasonably. Maybe it's just because the US is bigger and better media target or maybe Israelis hide their secrets better... I don't know.

But if Americans - the whole nation - were a person I would think that person suffers from some kind of post-traumatic disorder after 9-11, hysterically seeking safety at all cost.