[colorcountry]

I don't know why you guys insist on infesting this one.

Because there is a war going on...people are trying to infiltrate our country and KILL US.

It's kind of like anti-biotics...you don't want to take them all the time. Just when there is an invader attacking your body.

That's why I voted extend/expand. When the danger is over, I believe all our freedoms should be reinstated. This has always been the case during war times.

[inquest]

The amount of power necessary to give to government is certainly debatable. But not with someone who insists that he has nothing to fear from his government, and regards freedom simply as a luxury. I prefer instead to discuss this subject with Americans.

[PaRebel]

Please provide an example of our gubmint giving up power it has accrued. The rights (especially our rights to privacy in our homes), will never be given back since the WOT will never be over!

And I reject totally the concept that in order to fight the WOT effectively, we have to give up any rights!

There is no off-switch in the Constitution.