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February 07, 2003
More liberties lost?
If you are concerned about losing your rights in the nation's anti-terrorism campaign, check out an analysis of what may become "Patriot Act II".
You can argue over which steps are really necessary to battle terror, and which are not. But it is the trend that bothers me. As I've said before, I personally don't think giving up my liberties will make me rest easier at night.
This "draft" legislation might be a trial balloon designed to tell whether it will draw too much opposition. If so, it is time that we object.
(Link via boing boing.)
Posted by markj at February 7, 2003 10:18 PM
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