If you have nothing to hide, what do you have to fear??
Wow! We've finally arrived. Human nature itself has changed. Abuse of power is no longer a possibility, since power no longer corrupts. Tyranny has been wiped from the world and the hearts of men. And our elected officials are no less than angels with halos over their heads and sunshine and butterflies and goodness in their hearts.
How amazing our progress, that after thousands of years of human history, filled with tyranny and crime and oppression we've finally become perfect in the three short years since the Clintons held office.
Yup, you're absolutely right, restrictions and checks and balances on government are no longer needed. Hallaluia!!!
Mike - I've got nothing to hide - and that means that the Constitution was written for me, by me to protect me. To argue that I should piss away all those limits imposed on Govenment power to keep it as uncorrupt as possible just because I'm law-abiding is patently stupid. I've never bumped into you before - others on this thread know me personally and know my credentials. They might surprise you. But then a jackboot like you wouldn't care anyway.
Dane - I've been watching your discussion regarding the Patriot Act and I will respond civilly. You are dead wrong. The entire premise of our government is one of limitation of power because power always corrupts. The document that sets up our govenrment is intended to restrict the lowest common denominator, the worst of the worst, should they get into office somehow. ANY legislation that is premised on lawful use of power by a good and benevolent head of state or congress should never be made law. Period.