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In response to pan6467's lengthy post:
Although I voted for Bush, I started railing against USA PATRIOT as soon as it was announced. It seemed a clear indication of his intent to continue to weaken our individual rights. When I heard about the wiretap allegations, all I had to do was point back to USA PATRIOT and nod my head knowingly.
To be honest, I am not sure if he broke the law -- it sure seems as if he may have. Those on the left seem quick to judge; the right-leaning talk radio hosts seem convinced what he did was firmly within his powers as stated under Article II of the US Constitution. I've READ and RE-READ Article II, and can't find a single clause that allows the President to suspend someone's rights as given by law...with the possible exception of the (in my opinion) inadequate "...he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed,..."
MY problem with the above is that it seems like by allowing wiretaps to go unchecked, he's directly violated the Constitution of the United States by completely bypassing our rights against unreasonable searches & seizures.
Does this constitute "High Crimes and Treasons" under which he may be impeached?
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