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Originally posted by Backov
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.
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I understand where you are coming from with this. The thing about it is those terrorist are cloaking themselves behind all the freedoms and rights making it hard to prevent terror operations inside the borders. I guess you can't have your cake and eat it too.