[mgstarr]

That is why I oppose the Patriot Act (I and II). It potentially places far too much power in the hands of people who don't have qualms about its use.

Ah the sound of sanity. It amazes me how many "conservatives" were/are so willing to sign over their freedoms in the name of security.

"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security." Benjamin Franklin

Pandora's box was opened. Good luck ever closing it again.

[sageb1]

Franklin also said "a small leak will sink a great ship." ;)

[zeugma]

Ah the sound of sanity. It amazes me how many "conservatives" were/are so willing to sign over their freedoms in the name of security.

Ditto