[DariusBane]

This thread will be an example of Freepers supporting big Gubment and survailence under Bush/Cheney but pulling out the Constitution on Obummer. The problem is Gubment power evolves through precedents. What seems like a reasonable power under a “good” Administration can be used for ill by an irresponsible Administration. Imagine a good man, a King, a Tyrant, given “emergency” powers to meet an unprecedented problem. This good man acts responsibly and performs absolute good. This good man dies, or retires. Then imagine an evil man taking over.

That is why we have a Constitution that should not be trifled with. This business of Republics granting “Emergency” powers is as old as Rome, as old as Scipio and Fabian. These issues are dangerous and never turn out well in the long road. Once the precedence is set it is a long decline into Empire.

[sheana]

This thread will be an example of Freepers supporting big Gubment and survailence under Bush/Cheney but pulling out the Constitution on Obummer.

Hypocrites on both sides.

[mylife]

Uncle Sam has always had ears.
He just is not supposed to use them to persecute people along political or religious lines.

He aint listening to you talk with Aunt Mabel unless you and Aunt Mabel came up on the radar for something and then they have to take it to a judge for permesso.

I knew than chicken broaster would get Aunt Mabel in trouble one day./s