Tell me again what the compelling reason is that THE new york times disclosed the program:
1. Because they uncovered government abuses in the program;
2. Because the program is unconstitutional;
3. Because they could?
Add a 4th. Try Marxists! Maybe a 5th, destroy Democracy.
1. Because they uncovered government abuses in the program;
2. Because the program is unconstitutional;
3. Because they could?
I have not seen any evidence of #1.
#2 could not be any more incorrect. There is a Supreme Court ruling that states this action is expressly allowed under the constitution. In response to that ruling, Congress specified the procedure for obtaining warrants and that procedure was followed exactly. The law is overwhelimgly on the side of the administration here.