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Originally posted by kenny
The patriot act is a good idea. After 911 I think there needs to be new measures to help combat those terrorist cells. Besides that patriot act doesn't affect me, however road blocks do.
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You need to read a LOT more if you think the patriot act is a good idea. The US was built on a very well designed system of checks and balances. The Patriot Act (name designed so no one would vote against the piece of shit) - throws out one of the MOST important ones - due process.
Say how much you like the Patriot Act again when Bush declares pornographers terrorists and holds them without trial or counsel and then deports them (when they're CITIZENS!) - without trial or appeal. What part of that sounds right to you?
If it were all about killing/catching/punishing the bad guys it's fine. But when you give a government powers, it will ALWAYS abuse them. End of story. That's why there are checks and balances in the system to prevent that.