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Being able to revise the constitution and bypass US laws in the name of "war" creates a slippery slope from which it could be difficult to reverse. The ramifications of giving up your liberties has been discussed before. People have to think beyond, "That doesn't affect me. It's only the bad guys that have their rights abridged - no biggie."
As we speak, the administration is putting on the full-court press on who leaked the news about the NSA's policy on domestic eavesdropping. Basically, they're searching for the whistle-blower(s); those who report laws being broken. MHO, the administration has their priorities sorta screwed.
Reportedly, getting a court order to eavesdrop is not a big deal, even after the fact. That they chose to ignore the process shows a total lack of concern for the law. I expect both sides of Congress will have something to say about this.
Sherwood
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