The Patriot Act, much like the TSA and their "Temporary Flight Restrictions" that continue to plague general aviation, are nothing more than a method of the gubmint saying "See, we're doing something".
Meanwhile, our borders and ports are wide open and millions of illegals continue to stream into this country unchecked. They're not all here to pick lettuce either.
*** DING DING DING *** No more calls; we have a winner!