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To: Holdek

If those US Citizens were part of an "association" (as defined), such as Al Quada, the law makes it clear that they could be wire-taped.

This works just like the RICO (racketering) wiretaps that have been used for 30 years, signed by JohnFKennedy.

Just like you don't have to get a warrant for individual mobster; you don't have to get a warrant for every terrorists group member.

Period.


170 posted on 12/19/2005 4:20:13 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Many at FR would respond to Christ "Darn right, I'll cast the first stone!")
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To: MeanWestTexan

No, it doesn't. As much as you would like to believe it, a person does not stop being a US person because they are part of an association. Read this part carefully:

(B) there is no substantial likelihood that the surveillance will acquire the contents of any communication TO WHICH A UNITED STATES PERSON IS A PARTY; and

If a United States person is a party, at all, it means you cannot get a warentless wiretap. That is the LAW. I have cited it repeatedly. There is no part of the law that reads "Except in cases when that person is part of an association." If there is, please post it.


173 posted on 12/19/2005 4:23:36 PM PST by Holdek (Real conservatives support the Bill of Rights)
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