[Huck]

The Patriot Act is more nuanced that strongly for or strongly against. Kerry, who for all I know voted for the thing, says he wants to take out some provisions. I heard him mention the infamous "sneak and peek" provisions. I don't remember the details, but I recall looking at that subject and I think I wanted sneak and peek out, too. I wonder what the President's position on that is. I don't have to wonder what Ashcroft's position is.

[Steel Eye]

Regarding the infamous "sneak and peek" provision... I'm not so sure that's such a bad thing. I'd rather have the cops sneak in first and be sure that they have the right place. Wouldn't you? Or would you rather they bust down your door in the middle of the night, blind you with flashbangs, taser your grandma, shoot anyone that looks like they might resist and then find out that it was your next-door neighbor with the drugs under his bed and the terrorists in his basement. They have been doing that for years... long before President Bush and the Patriot Act came along.

That is not to say they couldn't still screw up. But I'd think my odds would be better if they actually knew they had the right house before they come busting in. Mostly because, other than a couple of unlicensed software programs, I'm pretty sure they would find no contraband or terrorists whatsoever. And if they do find a terrorist, I'd much rather they apprehend him when I am safely out of range.

[NYCVirago]

The Patriot Act is more nuanced that strongly for or strongly against. Kerry, who for all I know voted for the thing, says he wants to take out some provisions.

Kerry voted for the Patriot Act. His excuse for complaining about it now is basically that he didn't read the bill!