Patriot Act news
In a related article, the PATRIOT Act is becoming 'semi-permanent'. House Votes to Extend Patriot Act.
In a knee-jerk reaction to the bombings in London, lawmakers move to extend the PATRIOT Act, which is set to expire later this year.
I have never been a fan of this Act, I feel it infringes on too many basic freedoms. I don't care if it makes me "safer," I would rather be free and live with the risk than give up freedoms and still have to live with the risk.
"Periodically revisiting the Patriot Act is a good thing," said Rep. Martin Meehan, D-Mass. "The Patriot Act was an effort to answer the most difficult question a democracy faces: How much freedom are we willing to give up to feel safe?"
None, Congresswoman, none. Ben Franklin and all that.