Bulk Phone Record Collection Keeps America Safe, Senator Says

[LiberalElite]

http://7online.com/news/bulk-phone-record-collection-keeps-america-safe-senator-says/712086/

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With key provisions of the Patriot Act set to expire, Senate Intelligence Committee chair Richard Burr today defended the federal government's bulk phone-record collection, saying it's "very effective at keeping America safe."

Congress is set to debate the future of the Patriot Act this month, and much of that debate will focus on the law's controversial Section 215, which the government has for years used to gather Americans' phone records in bulk.

"I think it's very effective at keeping America safe," Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, told ABC News' Martha Raddatz.
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[Xipe Totec]

1. So far, it doesn't even keep America safe from Hypocrisy. nt

[Thinkingabout]

2. I predict the Patriot Act will be extended, the Section 215 will be rewritten to exclude

the word relevant or change how is it is used. This is a GOP Congress and members support the Patriot Act.

[HassleCat]

3. Oh, Effective, Sure!

Absolutely, Sen. Burr. Collecting mountains of data, more than we can possible analyze, is a very good thing. Another good feature of the program is the opportunity for "analysts" to keep tabs on ex-girlfriends and important security issues. That will stop the mooze-limms from terrorizing us.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. Safe from what? Phone tapping Russians, Chinese, Venezuelans, Taliban?

Kinda like burning down the forest to keep us safe from forest fires.

[valerief]

5. How did I know he was a Republican just from the subject line? nt

[LiberalElite]

9. So did I! - We must both be

psychic!

[kentuck]

6. Another Senator that is in above his head..

along with Diane Feinstein.

[lpbk2713]

7. Just as lame as "What have you got to hide?"

These assholes must think everyone has the mentality of the typical Faux viewer.

[Wellstone ruled]

8. Patriot Act=Nixon Era of using

the FBI and CIA to better effect Political Endeavors.

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. So THAT's what's been keeping me feel safe every day.

Whew.
I knew there was a reason I have felt safe all these years.
( aside from the chance of running into a homicidal cop, that is).