Originally Posted by Probono

A short list, in the past.

I felt secure in my home without fear of police charging in because someone reported I was smoking a joint.

I am in my fifties and it is my opinion that most states...if not all...have relaxed marijuana laws.

I recall going into an airport without feeling like a suspect.

The hassle of flying commercially has been increased but one still has the freedom to fly commercially.

I remember being able to have a few drinks with friends and not fear driving home.

Drinking and driving penalties have been increased in my lifetime...as they should have ...in my opinion.

I recall when the government listening to my communications required a warrant.

To my knowledge it still requires judicial oversight.

I recall when immigration and customs did not interrogate me each time I entered the country.

I have always been "interrogated" when I have entered the country...but there are more questions asked this day and age.

I recall being able to move money internationally without the IRS wanting notice.

As I recall...in my lifetime...there has always been a sum of money that brought notice to the IRS.

I recall driving with out surveillance cameras on many roads.

The number of traffic cameras have increased...but I view this as a good thing.

I recall not being a criminal for hiring an undocumented person, never needed to check documents.

To may knowledge...in my lifetime...it has always been a crime to hire an illegal immigrant.

I recall when government, especially the federal government was not prying into my life, keeping files and records.

To my knowledge...in my lifetime...the government has always kept records on citizens.

I recall life before the two recent futile wars, the war on drugs, and the war against terror. Both of these provide government with unlimited justification to stick their noses into everyone's life.

I agree that the government has increased its powers...they are not unlimited powers...in an attempt to curtail those that engage in illegal activities...which I think is a good thing.