[Liberty Valance]

Why not just have certain parts of it sunset as soon as Bush's term is up?

These parts of the Patriot act were due to sunset in 30 days anyway. The Senate just made it easier for terrorists to do what they're doing now. It's kinda like when congress passed laws saying we couldn't fight the commies in Nicaragua so the Sandanistas could rape, pillage and burn unopposed. Luckily, there are still a few Patriots like Ollie North around.

[binkdeville]

We are playing right into the hands of those who would harm us most . They are VERY patient and knew damn well we'd drop our pants again and take our eyes off the ball eventually. We just did .I've all but given up on this ountry . We now have a senate that dosent have the balls to protect the American public.

[ChrisFelice1]

Here's the unfortunate truth...the Republicans have made us LESS SAFE these past 2 days w/ their capitulating on Liberal policies...Yesterday it was Bush and Liberal Congressmen signing on to the McCain Anti-Torture/"Degrading" Bill, and today, they kill the Patriot Act...We need to remember this if and when we get attacked again...