In 2001, the Patriot Act opened the door to US government monitoring of Americans without a warrant. It was unconstitutional, but most in Congress over my strong objection were so determined to do something after the attacks of 9/11 that they did not seem to give it too much thought. Civil liberties groups were concerned, and some of us in Congress warned about giving up our liberties even in the post-9/11 panic. But at the time most Americans did not seem too worried about the intrusion.
This complacency has suddenly shifted given recent revelations of the extent of government spying on Americans. Politicians and bureaucrats are faced with serious backlash from Americans outraged that their most personal communications are intercepted and stored. They had been told that only the terrorists would be monitored. In response to this anger, defenders of the program have time and again resorted to spreading lies and distortions. But these untruths are now being exposed very quickly.
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4 comments:
Because the average American isn't smart enough to get it.Ron Paul made more sense than anyone else during the debates,but this is America and making perfect sense insures an election loss.The NSA is light years ahead of our ability to understand.Unless someone was directly employed by that agency the entire concept would boggle the mind,but it is necessary for national security.
1:11 Wrong. Enslavement is not necessary for security. You and Stalin would agree on that premise.
That's true 2:41-Communism has it's merits.You actually got it.
Said like a true Obamanite comrade.
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