[Viva Le Dissention]

Yes, well, I'm one of those tired and old-fashioned folks that think the government should actually have to follow rules when attempting to investigate and prosecute criminals.

If terrorists attack the United States, I fully agree that they should be fairly prosecuted within the bounds of the constitution. This includes the right to an attorney, the right to a jury, the right to secure witnesses on your behalf, the right to challenge evidence, discovery rights, etc., etc.

Maybe not moving to France, but I understand Russia is becoming increasing progressive with its captialist-friendly and libertarian leaning government. Now just to learn the Cyrillic alphabet.

[JohnnyZ]

Yes, well, I'm one of those tired and old-fashioned folks that think the government should actually have to follow rules when attempting to investigate and prosecute criminals.

Criminals? It's called "War". Not robbing a bank. War. Members of al-Qaida are enemy combatants. Not criminals.

[cookcounty]

"If terrorists attack the United States,....."

Well supposin' a group of Jihadists in America, who are on record as hating this nation and it's people. Let's say they collect a huge data base on airline patterns and bomb construction, and how anthrax can be spread, and collect every raw material for all these things that is legal to possess, and communicate regularly with known Al-Qaeda members.

You would want to wait until an attack takes place before tapping their phones?

I'm just asking for discussion's sake.