Given the dishonesty of the author and those of his ilk, I would prefer to see a listing from a reputable source of believable citizens who were told such things. I'm not going to take Nichols' word for it. This is a baseless attack, much like the horror stories told about the USA PATRIOT Act. Not one legitimate complaint has been brought forth to the Justice Department showing abuse of rights due to the act.
Now, do us all a favor and write Karl Rove or Halliburton or whoever this week's bogeyman is, and get a copy of the Bush directive to quash free speech rights. Then get back to us here at FR. Until then, you're running a pointless and baseless attack.
ACLU Sues to Force Secret Service to Permit Anti-Bush Protestors to Get Closer to the President