What? Can you cite an example where this has happened? What part of the Patriot Act are you referring to?
There is no need to demonstrate that bad law has been abused, only that it can be abused.
This stuff has abuse written all over it.
Nice try, though. Go back to Spin School and brush up on "Debate Reframing 101" before trying again, OK?
All to often, prosecutors forget to provide exculpatory evidence to defense attorneys because they are afraid of losing a case. EVEN WHEN IT SHOWS THE DEFENDANT IS INNOCENT.