ibenez wrote:
I'm for the Patriot Act - but mainly because noone has a better idea right now.

Its probably worth pointing out that the ACLU has a set of recommendations for specific changes to the checks and balances that would enable the same capabilities without creating the same risks for abuse.

Whats important to point out is that "The SAFE Act would not repeal any provision of the Patriot Act, nor would it take away any government surveillance or law enforcement power conferred by the Patriot Act. Rather, it would help to add some judicial, Congressional and public oversight to Patriot Act powers."

RE: Patriot Act Extended