In 1914 and 1940, yes I would put up with it, and people here did.

Yup, FKWT, and in the U.S. folks "put up with" the Palmer Raids, the "Red Scare", the Dies Committee, etc. because of hysteria and an imagined threat.

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
    ...Benjamin Franklin