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To: churchillbuff
This is also why I'm against the Patriot Act. I don't care how secure this makes us as a nation. I'd rather have my liberty. Sure, Americans might die, but freedom is A.)inherently risky, and B.) not free. The same with this "National ID" crapola. Always beware the government that claims a repressive move is "for your own protection." Well, I have all the protection I need from Gustav Glock.

"Those who would forsake essential liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-Benjamin Franklin
8 posted on 05/05/2006 7:27:09 AM PDT by Crispus Attucks Patriot (The first to give his life for your liberty was a Black man!)
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To: Crispus Attucks Patriot

well said


12 posted on 05/05/2006 7:29:06 AM PDT by Szent_Adam_Kiraly ("google maps is the best! " "true that, Double true!")
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To: Crispus Attucks Patriot
This is also why I'm against the Patriot Act."""

How did they get to name it the "Patriot Act," anyway (patriots like Thomas Jefferson would be appalled at the power it gives federal officials). Can any congressman arbitrarily give a name to his bill? If Barney Frant introduced a bill for a 100 percent tax increase, could he give it the official name, the "Motherhood Act"?

14 posted on 05/05/2006 7:29:45 AM PDT by churchillbuff
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To: Crispus Attucks Patriot

Amen brother


31 posted on 05/05/2006 7:45:41 AM PDT by Leatherneck_MT (An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.)
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To: Crispus Attucks Patriot

thanks for saying that...you've put into words the feeling I've felt deep down since that act was enacted. I'm sure the BushBots(TM) will be here to attack and justify the act soon, but until then, let's just enjoy the moment...


35 posted on 05/05/2006 7:48:31 AM PDT by Andonius_99 (They [liberals] aren't humans, but rather a species of hairless retarded ape.)
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To: Crispus Attucks Patriot
.....Well, I have all the protection I need from Gustav Glock

Actually it's Gaston Glock, but your point is well taken.

84 posted on 05/05/2006 8:22:27 AM PDT by P8riot
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To: Crispus Attucks Patriot

With all due respect, I can't agree with you. I had the unhappy experience of working with homeland security , unhappy due to the situation not with the team. We still have our rights, and there is a lot of misinformation out there about the Patriot Act. I know you will not agree, but this is my opinion after my experiences with them. I know what goes on to a certain degree, and we are not as monitored as one may feel.


287 posted on 05/05/2006 8:01:54 PM PDT by ladyinred
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