[sheltonmac]

And I'll bet you can't point to a single case where the Patriot Act was abused prior to today.

I'm sure there are a few people who could tell you about it. Does the name Brandon Mayfield ring a bell?

FBI apologizes to lawyer held in Madrid bombings

From the article:

According to court documents, FBI agents began their surveillance of Mayfield two weeks after the attacks in the Spanish capital. Under a provision of the U.S. Patriot Act, they entered his home without his knowledge — but aroused the family’s suspicion by bolting the wrong lock on their way out and leaving a footprint on the rug that didn’t match any family members.

What about Michael Galardi? Or Sami al-Hussayen?

[rmlew]

Brandon Mayfields fingerprint was throught to be the one found at the Madrid bombing. He belonged to and represented a radical Mosque. His wife attended a charity, which funded terrorists. He damn well should have been investigated!

Sami Al-Husseyan was guilty as sin. The Judge simply refuesd to allow all the evidence.

WE have a piss poor record of convicting terrorists, starting with El Sayed Nossair.

We must all watch the watchers, but we should als be vigilant against terrorist who get away with it because of our legal system.

[Dog Gone]

Okay, you've got me there. They made a mistake using the act.

Maybe we should repeal all criminal statutes or legistlation that affects criminal investigations if a mistake has ever been made pursuant to their provisions.