The Patriot Act isn't anything new. Back during John Adam's presidency, the Alien and Sedition Acts (anti-rebelion stuff) were passed. According to the acts, if you bad mouth the president or government, you get put in jail. No questions asked. The nation was young and this act was semi-important for our nation's future. It was later discontinued during Jefferson's presidency due to stablization in the US. There was a sedition act passed during WWI, to stop anti-war people and stuff. It was discontinued after WWI as well. Hopefully history repeats itself and when there is no need for the Patriot Act (which may be now), it will be discontinued.
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