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questionseverything

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1. whenever i read someone say but it is legal

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Wed Jan 8, 2014, 03:51 PM

Jan 2014

. This practice was sanctioned by secret court rulings that stretched the words of the Constitution and the Patriot Act beyond recognition. We couldn't challenge these rulings because we weren't allowed to know about them.

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I will refer them to this writer

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Thank You, Eugene Robinson !!! - 'Defining the NSA's Role' [View all] WillyT Jan 2014 OP

whenever i read someone say but it is legal questionseverything Jan 2014 #1

Seems like there's a sort of ramdom universe around here where this is considered paranoid. hootinholler Jan 2014 #2

Yes, there is and it is utterly reprehensible. Especially the occasional, random attacks on the sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #3

Anytime, hootinholler... Anytime... WillyT Jan 2014 #7

This is a classic case of blaming the messenger to avoid prosecution of the criminals. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #4

Constitutional Law Professor knows tblue Jan 2014 #5

K&R. Excellent commentary. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #6

Agreed !!! - And Man... Isn't It Quiet In Here ??? WillyT Jan 2014 #8

K & R! neverforget Jan 2014 #9

This part sums it up for me: neverforget Jan 2014 #10

Exactly !!! WillyT Jan 2014 #11

K&R Solly Mack Jan 2014 #12