[P-40]

Probably true that most of the "interesting" discussion is academic

It sounds like much of the discussion will remain academic...unless someone in Congress really wants to tackle all of the Constitutional issues involved...and I can't see that happening.

I mention the Patriot Act because perhaps its biggest purpose was to tear down "The Wall" and all more sharing between the intelligence and law enforcement communities. With that sort of cooperation I think there will be more than enough evidence to satisfy any issues raised over the Fourth...or we had better hope so.

[Cboldt]

It sounds like much of the discussion will remain academic...unless someone in Congress really wants to tackle all of the Constitutional issues involved...and I can't see that happening.

It needn't be that way. Congress has lagged behind, just as it did when Clinton entered Aldrich Ames' house without a warrant.

I'm not hung up on having a statute, but the presence of FISA provides a significant measure of predictability to prosecutions. That's a good thing, in my book.

Have you seen my posts that describe the genesis of FISA?

[MarxSux]

The proper term to use when referring to "The Wall" is "The Gorelick Wall". Please check your style sheet.