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Originally posted by Rodeo
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1. Since there is no RECORD OF ANY KIND of these warrantless taps, we don't know for certain they were overseas call only. Not a good plan for a democracy, to rely upon the honesty of whomever is in office. Not a good plan at all.

2. I actually call overseas quite often, and have never spoken with "Osama" (you on a first name basis with him?). I expect that my conversations with friends, family, and business contacts overseas are private. I have a right to have my lawful conversations private. And there is no legitimate reason they should not be.

Of course there are records of everything the government does. They are just not posted on the move-on, etc where you get your information. Obviously if there are no records, and the agencies were not honest as you imply...then they would just be denying the whole thing.

If you are phoning people overseas that have been identified and are targeted as probable terrorists...you should certainly expect to be monitored by both the US and the country they are located in. The legitimate reason is obvious.