[Metternich]

The only guaranteed outcome of another attack is another anti-freedom Patriot Act.

Think of it this way: every time they hit us, we get another Patriot Act.

Dirty bomb in LA -> Patriot 2
Anthrax in Chicago -> Patriot 3
Tanker explosion in NY -> Patriot 4

etc. etc. etc.

[thoughtomator]

I'm not sure you understand that in a real war all the rules change. A declaration of martial law will make all the laws moot. Does it matter what rights you had if you are dead from an enemy attack?