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To: BinaryBoy

Exactly how does the Patriot Act invade the privacy of Americans? Give me specific examples because I'm very much interested.


12 posted on 12/16/2005 10:00:31 AM PST by abercrombie_guy_38
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To: abercrombie_guy_38; militant2
See http://capwiz.com/liberty/issues/alert/?alertid=8315306&type=CO
30 posted on 12/16/2005 10:17:15 AM PST by ArcadeQuarters
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To: abercrombie_guy_38
"Exactly how does the Patriot Act invade the privacy of Americans? Give me specific examples because I'm very much interested."

The specific examples written at this site may be good place for you to get started:

May 19, 2003 issue
Copyright © 2003

The American Conservative

Surveillance State

Since September 11, a flood of federal legislation has reduced American freedom without increasing our security.

Semper Fi

60 posted on 12/16/2005 10:31:17 AM PST by An Old Man (USMC 1956 1960)
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To: abercrombie_guy_38

"Exactly how does the Patriot Act invade the privacy of Americans? Give me specific examples because I'm very much interested."

Um, because it was specifically designed as a "temporary" measure to get around privacy and constitutional issues? Is there any doubt about that, or were they getting around farm subsidies in the "Patriot" act.

Anyway, how would you know? Google "National Security Letter"


61 posted on 12/16/2005 10:31:46 AM PST by Shermy
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