Democrats being frightened is not going to lead to invading countries who did nothing to us
"The Truman Doctrine was the official beginning of an aggressive ‘peacetime’ intervention during which America became the world’s policeman. ‘Friendly’ nations were often bought off by supporting cooperative but repressive leaders. Unfriendly ones often experienced economic sanctions and the arming of their domestic opponents."
How America Became the World’s Policeman | The Daily Bell
Who just used that domestic spying in an attempt to destroy a duly elected President/administration?
Obama Political Spying Scandal: Trump Associates Were Not the First Targets
I'm sure you've seen the news about the opioid epidemic, and surely you are aware of the damage in America caused by illegal drugs (I'm not talking about pot, a relatively mild mood enhancer). I do disagree with the practice of jailing users unless they committed a crime in furtherance of their acquisition, and/or during use.
What's wrong with trying to defend against a threat that is impacting a large swath of Americas?
misguided attempts at national security
What's your definition of a "misguided attempt"? Are you implying that national security is overrated, or something? Are you minimizing the dangers of terrorism; cyber, economic, infrastructure war; or how about an all out armed conflict with China, Russia, etc?
Out of all your comments, this one needs a bit of explaining, if you would be so kind.