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Originally posted by wonderwench
CK,
The programs that worry you are all on the agenda of those who wish to overturn the American Revolution. Instead of power being vested in The People (via individual rights, economic liberty and the rule of law) - these people seek to empower the state and to subjugate The People. This is the filter through which I evaluate issues and candidates: do they reaffirm the American Revolution or do they undermine it?
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How do you feel about the weakening of the Bill of Rights via the Patriot Act and the soon-to be Patriot Act II, not to mention the circumvention of due process in Guantanamo and other secret prisons? Unlimited detention of prisoners and "sneak & peek" searches seem to run counter to the ideals of the American Revolution to me.
Edit: Yes, congress is trying to reign in some of the powers, such as the viewing of library records with no warrant...unfortunately, house republicans blocked the vote on the libabry issue yesterday until they could strong-arm some of their own into changing their vote. they than ended with a tie and the measure was defeated.