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Originally posted by roachboy
[B]was thinking a little more--one of the core principles shared by conservatives that i know is the suspicion of state authority---they do not trust the state to function rationally---how does this principle (which one may or may not agree with--this is not the point) square with a support for the patriot act and the suspension of habeas corpus?
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Almost correct. The suspicion is for unfettered government power. The state is trusted to act reasonable when the structure and code of law encourage and proscribe it.
There is a great deal of disinformation regarding the Patriot Act, the central tenant of which is the ability of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to share information. At the time it was originally passes, I predicted that Congress would move to reign in the unacceptable portions. The SAFE Act is a good step in that direction - and a strong example of the soundness of a tri-partite government.
I am very troubled about the suspension of habeas corpus for U.S. citizens and residents. The Supreme Court made a wrong call on this one.