>>>Very appalling also is the attempt of this government to access Google’s database. >>>
I must admit, my libertarian side is coming out on this issue. Wasn't the big gripe about the Patriot act was that the government would start a 'slippery slope' and not only use the Patriot Act for terrorist activity but other activity not having anything to do with terrorism. Conservatives balked and said "Nooooo, they wouldn't do that. They haven't yet. Name ONE thing they have 'abused' the Patriot Act on that has nothing to do with Terrorism". Now those conservatives are silent on this Google stuff. I'm against Child Porn as much as the next person. I have three daughters!! But I am also for civil rights and I believe they are sliding down this slippery slope and I'm losing faith in the man I helped get elected.
Excellent post, even though usually I hate the 'open letter' type posts.
I must admit, my libertarian side is coming out on this issue. Wasn't the big gripe about the Patriot act was that the government would start a 'slippery slope' and not only use the Patriot Act for terrorist activity but other activity not having anything to do with terrorism.
Mine too.