W P Dixon wrote:

So instead of enforcing laws that would have already been protecting
us
just as much as anything else they can come up with, we get the Patriot
Act that gives the gov. way to much power.

I do agree with both sides of this assertion: enforcement is too lax, and
the response has been an overreaction in the creation of new law. In a
way, that's natural. If one ignores the poor enforcement but observes just
the effect of the current laws, I can see how one would deduce the need for
more strict laws.

And since the parties doing the above reasoning are responsible for the
enforcement, I'm sure they presume perfect enforcement.

And we know they say "we are
not using this against Americans". Do you believe that?

Since anyone can be labeled and "illegal combatent", obviously not.

And if it's true,
how long will it be before some corrupt type does use it against
Americans?

What's so amazing is how the current administration and senate (and probably
the house too, but I haven't an example of this) presume that they'll be in
charge forever. If I knew that it could be used against me after some
future election, I'd never trash filibustering. But current officials
either believe they'll be in charge forever or don't care what happens
after they leave.

Oh and my home security is a loaded 9mm and various others! No
alarms
needed here

Tsk. That's actor; not sensor.

- Andrew