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Date Posted: 22:20:49 11/09/01 Fri
Author: gumtree
Subject: Uncle Adolf would be proud....

Have a seat -

It seems the 6th Amendment is moot - now anyone who is in custody (even for "questioning") has the right to an attorney, as long as Mr. Ashcroft can listen in, to see if you're talking about "terrorist acts"...in the "present situation of danger to the public" any right to private consultation with an attorney has been "suspended" for a year, with the option to renew the suspension ad nauseam.

So, now the federal government can open your mail, read your e-mail, track your website visits, follow you around, and even take you into custody, all without a warrant from a judge. Should you want to consult with an attorney concerning the abridgement of your rights, they can listen to your conversation, as well. Just in case, of course, you might be a terrorist.

Nothing invites abuse of power like the ability to perform the abuse with the backing of the "law". In defense of freedom, we are losing it.

I suggest a thorough re-read of "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis (I think). Nothing can get so bad that it can't get worse.

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If this suggests that folks with tendencies toward being "outspoken" or a little "unconventional" in their approach - particularly foreign nationals spending a lot of time in the States might start having problems - yeah, you got it. (NT) -- gumtree, 22:24:49 11/09/01 Fri
- I know Gum, but the people don't seem to care! We are such a frightened nation right now, we are likely to give up all our freedoms just to have the illusion of security. Interesting times, we live in. But on a good note, the latest elections went well for the Dems. This Justice Department stuff feels like they are getting ready to build 'relocation camps for suspicious furriners'. But we'll see. Meanwhile a Republican journalist made an interesting remark, he said it was troubling that the more prosperous a voting precinct, the more likely it voted Democrat! Well duh! (NT) -- spoot, 02:35:03 11/10/01 Sat