You people moaning about the Patriot Act will be the one's screaming the loudest when the next 9-11 type attack occurs. It is not a coincidence that another attack of that sort has not happened since the Patriot Act has been in place. Not one person in this blog has had their lives noticably impacted the Patriot Act other than the prevention of an attack. At least you still have the right to be an idiot William.

William:
"Ask Sens. Dole and Burr to vote against the continuation of the Patriot Act."

Heh. I used to write to Sen. Dole, until I realized that her responses invariably indicated unwavering, unquestioning support for everything the President says. I would expect Burr to stand a little to the Right of Ms. Dole.

Burcham:
"You people moaning about the Patriot Act will be the one's screaming the loudest when the next 9-11 type attack occurs. It is not a coincidence that another attack of that sort has not happened since the Patriot Act has been in place."

It's interesting that you assume there will be another 9-11 type attack in the future. Is this predicated in the assumption that the "Patriot" Act will be defeated, or that it will fail? Just wondering...

J.C., true we have not been affected..yet. Seriously doubt it can be proven that the Patriot Act has prevented another 9/11.

As with anything, the present cannot be assumed to be what it is had something else been done or not been done leading to the current state.

Those that say the Patriot Act has had an affect on preventing another 9-11 can no more prove their statement than those who say it has not had an affect. Similarily, those who say things would have been different had Gore or Kerry been elected can not prove their statements either. We are left only to ASSumptions... and there's an old adage about ASSuming.

And I am stating that if the Patriot Act continue on as is without changes at the least or with cesation at best, that the slippery slope created will have the USA in a situation that will be difficult end.

I am still amazed at how the Congress passed this "knee-jerk" legislation. If someone desires to talk about "fear-mongering" this is the prime example.

I agree with the LTE writer, regardless of how one feels, Dole & Burr's offices will tire of getting communication urging a NO vote on the legislation!

Shalom

Those of you that support even one right thats taken away from only one American through the un-Patriot Act are just plain fing stupid. Period.

Carol Dunn,

Er, lady, had the Patriot Act been in place prior to 9/11 there wouldn't have been the Gorelick wall ( Clintons Assoc AG) and intelligence agencies could have exchanged actionable info with the FBI and prevented 9/11. Neitherou nor the other morons screaming so loud about the PA can't cite one instance of abuse since it's almost unanimous passage in 2001. Not even, OMG, even the library provision. Listen dipsticks ..the Patriot Act is your friend. Get over your silly hysteria.

Brian,
The act should be known as the "UN-Patriot" Act.

And before the Neo-con and the worm weigh in saying "hey, the Democrats voted for it too" let me add, I hold them ALL accountable! That's more than they can say.

It is a slippery slope when a President, intoxicated with power, begins to authorize wholesale wire taps without judicial oversight. That's right, wholesale wiretapping while at the same time telling the american people that he has broken no laws and he only wants to protect us! Does anyone remember when he tried to revive his slumping poll numbers by crying "Terrorist Alert, Terrorist Alert, Terrorist Alert" until we all became immune to it.

Where is the credibility of this administration?

Godspeed Arlen Specter!

Yeah be careful what you say on the phone Deac, Bush may be listening in and find out the recipe for your Grandma's gingerbread cookies.

I speak in code on the phone now so those wascally Wepubwicans can't get my recipes.

"Please contact Sens. Dole and Burr immediately and ask that they vote against continuation of the Patriot Act."

I plan to write both senators and request that they support the patriot act.
As someone pointed out in another thread,if Bush DIDN'T use any and all means available to him to keep abreast of the 'iraqi freedom fighters' he should be impeached.

Can any of you liberals name some of the freedoms you have lost due to this act? None of the "slipery slope into fascism" or "we are headed the way of nazi germany" bs. Be specific.thanks in advance.

NeoNazi,

I will keep it short for you:

DO YOU READ?

World traveler...... that's what I thought.

DemonDeacon,

Keep up your diatribes.They are a perfect example of what moveon.org can do to a mind full of mush.
And as such expose the utter ignorance of your Know Nothing white flag dumocrat buddies. Actually youi are embarassing yo self but keep it up. LOL

ahhh,

if ignorance is bliss, then you repugnicans are the happiest people on earth.

us libs will keep up the fight against huge gov't eroding away the civil liberties of some.

after all, it's because of the libs that this country is so great!

Brian Harper......that's what I thought.

It would be so nice if issues were addressed and discussed rather than attacking people and groups. That only shows ignorance of politeness, responsibility, and maturity. ALL of us need to act our age more instead of acting the IQ number of our age!

Shalom

I agree Darryl. Brian Harper's use of terms like 'repugnicans' proves your point. Good point.