12 years ago:
To: Registered
Keep in mind that the new law’s definition of “domestic terrorism” is so broad, as we shall see in future columns, that entirely innocent people can be swept into this surveillance dragnet.
President Hillary would like to know which of you have friends in the NRA, or the pro-life movement, so your communications can be monitored by the CIA, for the children.
I guess we’re all OK with Echelon, Know Your Customer, and National ID cards now as well. If you have nothing to hide...
This Patriot Act stinks to high heaven. If you don’t think this will eventually (if not currently) be used to stifle political dissent in this country, you are mistaken.
15 posted on 11/28/2001 7:05:56 AM by dead
I had no idea I was that smart twelve years ago. I thought it was a more recent development!
Once again, events have proven that elections have consequences.
If we don't elect trustworthy Presidents, they're going to abuse their power. And, if they're a liberal Democrat, it really doesn't make any difference what the law might be -- they'll subvert it.
A lot of us saw the Patriot Act as a vehicle for government overreach, or worse. I’m sorry you were correct.