[defenderSD]

"I would be willing to bet that if this judge were reviewing the same thing under Clinton, she would deem it to be a separation of powers issue and refuse to rule on it."

I agree, and I'm sure this ruling will be overturned by Appeals courts or the SCOTUS, although they will probably clarify and restrict the circumstances for warrentless wiretapping to some extent. I'm afraid I missed the subtle sarcasm in your post #17, but I won't miss it next time...lol.

[DoughtyOne]

I agree with your comments. Don't sweat missing the sarcasm. A number of people with their head screwed on straight did the same thing. They called me on it as well, and that's actually a good thing.

I should have put an </sarcasm> on it...