[mnehring]

Why do I get the feeling that even if all the "strawman slippery slope arguments" were true, and if the feds were tracking our library books, you still wouldn't have a problem with it?

Actually I would, but the problem is playing all these what if games, most of which aren't based in reality.. One can what if almost anything, any direction.. Instead of focusing on the what if, focus on the reality of how its used.

[jmc813]

One can what if almost anything, any direction.. Instead of focusing on the what if, focus on the reality of how its used.

I disagree. It is always important to consider how a future President Hillary or worse would abuse a government power. Frankly, I don't want her to have access to my gun purchase records.

[sheltonmac]

Actually I would, but the problem is playing all these what if games, most of which aren't based in reality.

Not based in reality? So, it's just my imagination that RICO was used to go after pro-life groups? And the Patriot Act never was used to investigate Las Vegas strip club owners?

I can see why some people think such laws are necessary to keep the nation safe.

[inquest]

One can what if almost anything, any direction..

Yes, one can. That doesn't mean one should not do it in a way that's plausible. When dealing with government, if you're not asking "What if..?" you're not doing your job as a citizen.

[BlackbirdSST]

Actually I would, but the problem is playing all these what if games, most of which aren't based in reality.. One can what if almost anything, any direction.. Instead of focusing on the what if, focus on the reality of how its used.

Here's a dose of reality for you, Hillary Clinton. Blackbird.