I was pretty concerned about erosion of our liberties under Clinton, but there was plenty of evidence that such concerns were well-founded. I see no such tendencies on the part of this administration & in particular this AG.
I guess to some some this is hypocritical, but I don't think so. Until Ashcroft gives me a reason to worry (sorry, hanging a toga on a statue or simply being a christian fundamentalist do not qualify) I'll give him the benefit of a doubt.
BTW I'll admit to not being as well versed in the Patriot Act as I might be, if someone can point to something particularly onerous in that bill I'm open to persuasion.