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I've been mistaken before. Maybe I am here. I think sakic's slam of Bush and Ashcroft was without merit. In a juvenile way, OWK apparently thinks this thread is about *me*, but frankly I see nothing to be alarmed about when it comes to the PA. But I have a brother in law enforcement and have discussed this Act with him. I have nothing to fear from it and neither do you. How do you expect any surveillance to be performed in this age of cell phones, internet and such? How? They can't use any information outside the original request against anyone in the courts.

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How do you expect any surveillance to be performed in this age of cell phones, internet and such? How?

The technology is there to monitor cell phones and internet communication. In fact, it’s not even difficult.

They can't use any information outside the original request against anyone in the courts.

Are we so far removed from the Clinton Administration that we no longer appreciate the fact that the government has avenues and agencies beyond the courts?

These powers, once granted to the government, are never going to revert back to the people, no matter what they say.

[Jolly Rodgers]

They can't use any information outside the original request against anyone in the courts.

Of course they can. They'll use it in the new "secret" courts.

[Dan from Michigan]

BTW - If you are accused of being a terrorists by a corrupt president(Edwards? Hillary? Julie Dennis?), you have a lot to fear. Remember Sore Loserman? I bet Congressman Peter Deustch of Broward County thinks you are a terrorist(AP Wire).

In 2005 we don't know who is going to be in charge. I assume nothing. I don't trust power, and those with power over others.

With my posts here on FR and my work at MCRGO, I could very well be a target. I have some enemies out there, and the anti-gunners know who I am. That's part of the price of being an activist. The last thing I want is the return of Janet Reno.

This 'Patriot Act' here affects Citizens as well as non citizens.