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Art,
I wish I could share your optimism about the likelihood of "dire consequences." To me, an unjust war and the eroding of our civil liberties already qualifies as a dire situation. Although the checks and balances are always present, they do not usually protect against short term abuses. Much damage can be wrought before a case makes it's way to the Supreme Court, for instance.
But I don't mean to draw you into a debate that you have no interest in joining. After all, this is only my opinion.
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