[copycat]

I was just about to post that again. IMHO, the ONLY place advocates of universal government surveillance have a leg to stand on, is that this MIGHT, repeat MIGHT, be considered a "reasonable" search, rather than an unreasonable search.

I, howwver, do not agree with that line of thought. I find it UNREASONABLE to profile every person who spends $10K cash, and to compile lists of said individuals in order to monitor their activities.

I fear the day when the Fedgov examines my file, determines that I have bought firearms, determines that I belong to the Republican party, determines that I post at FReerepublic, determines that I attend a Catholic church, and that I occasionally buy alchohol at the local supermarket, and that therefore, I am a threat as a domestic terrorist.

Others on this thread will not feel that fear until the govt starts profiling lawyers.

[TheOtherOne]

I agree 100%. The only possible argument is that it is reasonable to report every American who uses cash over certain amounts. Once they admit that is what is happening, then the issue is what is the limit. $1000? $5000? --- will we let then US government outlaw cash transactions. In a few years VAA might say, what do we need cash for, every one can use credit. : )