Abstract

VIZCAINO G, Milcíades. Fears Interfering Between Liberty and Security. Rev. Crim. [online]. 2009, vol.51, n.2, pp.15-31. ISSN 1794-3108.

This article discusses the relation between liberty and security and the role fears play when obstructing their articulation. The central thesis argues that the higher the impact fears would have on society, the more restricted the expressions of liberty and security tend to be, thus deteriorating democratic principles. The argument goes from the features fears currently have to their causes and consequences. This article moves within a theoretical argumentation, whose empirical findings shall be the object of research in a subsequent phase. Data will show the directionality of priority attention. Conclusions lead to a discussion upon the role of the State and its institutions and upon the role civil and community organizations play towards the orientation of public policies.

Keywords : fear; liberty; security; State responsibility; violence; social control processes.

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