Josh Marshall on Edward Snowden

[ProSense]

6. No,

"Yeah an agenda to bring to the light of day, unconstitutional practices that could bring what we know as freedom to it's knees some day. WTF! This isn't rocket science, of course there is an agenda."

...it's not "rocket science," and while there is secrecy around the program, it's existence has long been known (http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2978388)

You can claim the program is "unconstitutional," but that's your opinion based on what you want to believe. The fact is that the program was conducted legally.

The government has been collecting information for decades. The question has always been whether or not those activities violate the Constitution, even when they are in compliance with existing laws.

Smith v. Maryland, 442 U.S. 735 (1979) - No warrant required for call metadata
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022966764

Meet the Carnivore system
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022972777

This is as good a time as any to have the debate. It's probably one of the best times.

Lawmakers Tear Into Obama’s Surveillance Program, Pledge To Challenge It At Supreme Court
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022977943