Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. ~Abraham Lincoln

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
-Benjamin Franklin
Patriot Act wins final approval in Congress

If the goal of terrorist's was to destroy the American way of life, they have in all ways won the war. The governemnt in 4 years has taken away every right we had. They want to keep us safe but all that has happened is the government abusing laws to shut down businesses and people that before 2001 they had no means of controlling. At one point in the article it says "curb abuse of methamphetamines, a highly addictive drug." Now, I have never heard of meth comming from anywhere but the usa, most of it comes out of places like Iowa. It doesnt support terrorism, but without the violation of rights, the government can't raid your house with no worrant. But remember, its just to keep you safe. What bothers me almost as much as this going into law, is how little most people care about it. Political apathy will cause the total downfall of the USA. When no one cares enough to change, when they have the power to, they will loose that power faster than they could ever realise.

I would rather have my rights and die fighting a terrorist, than trust the government to protect me.