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USA PATRIOT Act Survives Amendment Attempt
crem_d_genes writes "A bill to modify the USA PATRIOT Act that would have blocked part of the legislation's provisions that allow for the investigation of people's reading habits was defeated by a 210-210 vote in the U.S House of Representives. The House leaders kept the roll call open for 23 minutes past the 15 minute deadline to persuade 10 Representatives to change votes. According to the article 'Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said he switched his initial "yes" vote to "no" after being shown Justice Department documents asserting that terrorists have communicated over the Internet via public library computers.' On the other hand, 'Critics of the Patriot Act argued that even without it, investigators can get book store and other records simply by obtaining subpoenas or search warrants.'"
What are you talking about???? We have *always* been at war with Eurasia!
it looks like exactly 210 members of the House of Representatives need immediate replacement. ...no matter which side of the debate you're on...
-JDF
His argument:
Serious and frightening abuses of power have occurred in the past. Here is a ton of evidence. Let's try to avoid such things in the future.
Your argument:
LA LA LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU LA LA LA LA
Who's being unreasonable?
Money is not enough. You have to have knowledge and intelligence. These do not mix well with religious fundamentalism.
I'm confused -- are you referring to Al Queda or to Congress?