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Originally posted by fastpat
No, retroactive warrants are illegal, not fine. It's like a bank robber getting the money, then applying for a loan to cover it, can't be legal under either circumstance.
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It's not a perfect solution, but I think it's the best option available. Mind, you I'm talking about FISA warrants, not law enforcement warrants.
If the NSA comes across actionable intelligence, we should not make them suspend activities while they look for a judge. They can begin monitoring, and have 3 days toget a warrant. This serves two purposes:
1. They will know that there will be oversight of their decision, so the temptation to do something illegal will be tempered, and
2. There will actually be some oversight. As opposed to what we have now -- unlimited, unfettered executive power to override the Constitution