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And, more importantly, you "outed" yourself with your ACLU-like complaints about the "patriot Act". The ONLY people who are concerned with curtailment of civil liberties in the Patriot Act are the same ones who are in favor of terrorist protection. Go try to sell THAT one somewhere where people don't know better.

I normally don't say this, because I try not to get personal in thread discussions, but F U!! Just because I question the reasons for new laws being passed does not mean I support terrorists. My son just returned from his 3rd tour in Iraq, and I served during the first Gulf War. I know what terrorists are, bud. To question my patriotism is beyond absurd, it's insulting.

If you think that the Patriot Act will not be used against American citizens at some future date, you are gullible beyond belief.

Now, you isulted me, I insulted you...let's return to reasonable discussion, shall we?

My son just returned from his 3rd tour in Iraq, and I served during the first Gulf War. I know what terrorists are, bud. To question my patriotism is beyond absurd, it's insulting.

If you think that the Patriot Act will not be used against American citizens at some future date, you are gullible beyond belief.

None of that matters if you don't vote straight Republican.

First off, thank your son for his service, and thank you for your service. We are deeply indebted.

That said, it sounds pretty darn defensive (and possibly abusive) to tell someone to "F U" for simply saying that your comments revealed an "ACLU-like" complaint about the Patriot Act, and pointing out that the VAST majority of people who whine about wiretapping terrorists and tracking terrorist financing are people on the left. Just what is it about the (gasp!) dreaded Patriot Act (which had overwhelming bi-partisan support after 9-11, by the way) to which you object? What of YOUR civil liberties have been or will be curtailed?

And most importantly, how will putting the wacko left in charge do ANYTHING to improve matters of free speech (remember the Fairness Doctrine?), campaign financing (kiss your conservative internet freedoms goodbye), or illegal immigration (the left wants to bring them in AND pay them Social Security benefits)?

Too bad you descended into vulgarity to try to make your point.