You seem to have bought into the "they all do it" line of defense. Ashcroft is no Janet Reno, and the left is much less responsible than the right.
Evidence? Did the right attack Reno as the left attacked Ashcroft's nomination - with lies, slander, and bigotry? No. Has Ashcroft come up with any bullshit "No controlling legal authority" rulings? No. Waco? My money says you won't see similar. etc I can go on forever.
I agree - neither side are angels. I think you have bought their propaganda if you think both are equally evil.
The Patriot Act is a giant pile of $**T.