[Pay now bill Clinton]

The "Patriot Act" definitely DOES NOT Protect the Bill of Rights and anyone with your namesake (or who believes in that) should be strongly opposed to it!

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

One more time. I am not debating the Patriot Act. I am not sure where the idea comes from that leads you to believe I support the Patriot Act. I have been consistent in my concerns for that bill from Day 1. (It was a lonely place to be, at the time).

I am debating the Military Tribunal (which has nothing to do with the Patriot Act). I believe the President was within his authority to do so. I like the idea of a military tribunal because it keeps innocent American citizens out of the mix. [ Unlike the Patriot Act which targets all Americans.]

I watched the committe hearing on the Tribunal today. I came away with a presentation of facts and law from the Assit AG and a bunch of "would haves, should haves, ought to have's" from the Senators. I have yet to hear any of them say "The President acted out his scope of Power based on this fact, this law, etc." I heard whines. I heard posturing. But I did not hear cold, hard facts.

I am trying to be responsible by making my judgements based on facts presented.