But, suppose you have a gun, and the Government makes it plain that it doesn't want private citizens to own guns. It suggests that all good citizens turn in their guns. People don't comply. Soon, there are mysterious "mistakes" in people's financial matters. Their checking and savings accounts, and their credit cards are frozen. Their retirement savings disappear. Because they can't pay their mortgages, their houses are foreclosed on. In short order, they are out on the streets and homeless. Of course, minor miracles occur in the lives of those citizens who comply. Most, but not all, of their financial health is restored. Get ready - here it comes.
But, suppose you have a gun.... [or...an opinion...or a membership]
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That article hasn't gotten enough attention.
U.S. to let spy agencies scour Americans' finances
The Obama administration is drawing up plans to give all U.S. spy agencies full access to a massive database that contains financial data on American citizens and others who bank in the country, according to a Treasury Department document seen by Reuters...