The Patriot Act - AKA: The POS Act

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  1. Rex_B

    Rex_B Geaux Time

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    YouTube - USA using Patriot Act against its own citizens

    Amendment V "...nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law"

    Amendment IV "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, ... and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense"
     
  2. USMTiger

    USMTiger Founding Member

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    What I found enlightening is that all of the Dems who fought tooth and nail against the Patriot Act have suddenly shut up now that a Democrat President is in charge.

    It's funny how power works. They could repeal it if they wanted to with their majority status. So much for change.

    For the record, I wish it was repealed. Liberty is more valuable than safety to me.
     
  3. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    You are free to do as we tell you, you are free to do as we tell you!! - Bill Hicks.
     
  4. SabanFan

    SabanFan The voice of reason

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    Oh, OK. Now we'll cite the constitution.:dis:
     
  5. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    Not to mention the mainstream media.
     

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