Warrantless Wiretapping
The House of Representatives has just approved the Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act, a bill that would legitimize warrantless electronic surveillance of people within the US who are suspected of having “foreign intelligence information.”
But that’s not all. The president may also authorize surveillance without an order of any kind for 90 days following an armed assault on the US or a terrorist attack. He (or, someday, she) may also authorize surveillance for 90 days in situations where “there exists an imminent threat of attack.” Who determines if there’s an imminent threat of attack? The president.
more at ars.
And down the drain goes more of our rights. Bye-bye 4th amendment. I want my limited government back. Oh the irony:
The story of America is the story of expanding liberty: an ever-widening circle, constantly growing to reach further and include more. Our nation’s founding commitment is still our deepest commitment: In our world, and here at home, we will extend the frontiers of freedom.
G.W. Bush actually said that back in 2004 at the RNC. Now where’s my tin-foil hat gone to?