Clearing the air on the Patriot Act
05/17/05
When Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray stepped down as head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division a few days ago, The Washington Times reported his allegation that critics have 'misled the public' about the secretive search powers authorized and expanded by the Patriot Act. ... I believe many provisions in the Act are appropriate for the government to uncover and prosecute acts of terrorism. I believe just as strongly, however, that other provisions go far beyond this vital mission and undermine our constitutional freedoms and Fourth Amendment rights. In making this point openly ... I am hardly 'misleading' anyone. ... When leading conservative groups share some of the same concerns as organizations on the other end of the ideological spectrum, I think it's time for Congress to ignore the hyperbole of the defenders of the status quo and pay attention...
http://www.washtimes.com/commentary/20050516-091558-3655r.htm
from Washington Times, by Bob Barr
When Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray stepped down as head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division a few days ago, The Washington Times reported his allegation that critics have 'misled the public' about the secretive search powers authorized and expanded by the Patriot Act. ... I believe many provisions in the Act are appropriate for the government to uncover and prosecute acts of terrorism. I believe just as strongly, however, that other provisions go far beyond this vital mission and undermine our constitutional freedoms and Fourth Amendment rights. In making this point openly ... I am hardly 'misleading' anyone. ... When leading conservative groups share some of the same concerns as organizations on the other end of the ideological spectrum, I think it's time for Congress to ignore the hyperbole of the defenders of the status quo and pay attention...
http://www.washtimes.com/commentary/20050516-091558-3655r.htm
from Washington Times, by Bob Barr
Starmail - 18. Mai, 15:43
