I think this is a classic example where one can do what they think they must do, but they must be prepared to pay for it. It seems that a law was broken, knowingly, and that has consequences. Mayhaps you would say "but we can't be protected otherwise," and that might be an interesting discussion. However, to commandeer an argument used against small time drug dealers - these guys knew the score when the decision was made. That's the only way to protect our rights - draw a line in the sand somewhere. That line, as tec puts it, would seem to have been crossed. I would personally prefer the current administration be yanked over the collosal screw up they've made of this entire "war" effort; but if this is the thing that gets the wedge in, fine.
Regardless, I think it's going to tend to be a moot point until congressional term limits and serious revision of the way that $$$ is involved with politics is undertaken. Otherwise, I highly suspect this will simply be a revolving wheel. The government will treat us like sheep, because they can and it's in their best interests, etc.
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