[sheltonmac]

Ever wonder if the liberals hate the Patriot Act because it might discover that they take direction from foreigners as to legislative actions?

That's a reasonable concern--especially when you consider that no politican would ever stoop that low. Our leaders in Washington always have the best of intentions. I mean, the very thought that they would pass a law none of them actually read if it wasn't in the best interests of the nation is just silly.

I sometimes wonder if all this jabbering about "my civil liberties" is just jargon meaning "my unlawful or unsavory private actions".

Exactly how intrusive would the government have to get before you complained? In your opinion, is it even possible for the government to go too far? If so, how will we know when that line is crossed?

Just curious.

[ClancyJ]

I fully expect that laws and empowerment for the President can be designated with time limits, and oversight restrictions.

But - gee - to do nothing and let the country be stolen right under our noses is so much more ........ uh....safe, I guess.

Corruption is not limited to Washington officials. American citizens are involved in plenty of it but I do not intend to sit by and endanger my family so that they can manipulate the laws to further their corruption.

Maybe they all should consider just following the laws of the land - at least they would not have to fear the government finding out about their activities would they?