arstechnica.com — A federal court judge issued a decision today striking down the National Security Letter provision of the PATRIOT Act. The judge warns about the serious risk of allowing the executive branch to undermine judicial oversight.
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keyboardduderSep 7, 2007
reported for spam stern.
nodonougSep 7, 2007
It is the court's job, has been since the constitution was ratified, to determine whether laws passed by congress are unconstitutional (but only if they are brought to the court...to my knowledge the courts can't actively seek out laws to abolish...people have to bring a suit challenging the law).
Closed AccountSep 7, 2007
Any legislation that gives absolute unchecked powers to any single group is against the very fundamentals of the constitution, no matter how trustworthy or compitent the man is charge is. Jesus Christ himself could be president, and he still should not have the ability to do what the Patriot Act allows Bush to do.The writers of the constitution knew that as time passed, things would change, ideals would change, agendas would change, and as such they included the ability to make changes and additions as needed. However, they also included that those changes much adhear to specific guidelines, to ensure that our country could never become the very thing this country fought to escape. No matter how badly or whatever EXCUSE (and yes, going to war is an excuse) the current administration conjures up to try and usurp all powers and rights should not be tollorated nor allowed. It is bad enough the people of this country have allowed this administration to have the sole power to say what is and is not terrorism or who is a terrorist without proof, but to take away our abilities to be free and safe in our own home FROM our own government, is not forgivable, and the appropriate people should be criminally charged. It is a crime to try and hijack the boat/crew on a military ship, and should be a crime to try and hijack a country as well.
azaz09Sep 7, 2007
That's the part where they diagrammed what the administration was going to to to the US Constitution -- "That piece of paper".Bee-ow-chicka-wow- wowwww...!
lifeimagesSep 8, 2007
Richard Jackson
amy31415Feb 3, 2008
Thank GOD for balls!