[ConorMacNessa]

I have known of that body for some time. I have appeared before one of the judges of that Court, although not in his capacity as a member of that Court, but sitting as a Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Without going into the gory details of that case, which I cannot due to Rules of Conduct, I will tell you that I would not have my fate resting in that judge's hands.

I perceive no difference between FISA and any other Secret, Unilateral "Court," whether denominated as FISA, Star Chamber, Inquisition, or Tribunal Révolutionnaire.

And I don't buy that one must acquiesce in the erosion of one's God-given rights to maintain "security." In my long lifetime, we have never had "security" - but in my youth we had Freedom. Freedom is all that matters - without it, there is no life, at least for me!



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Ken H]

Bumping that to the top!

[USS Johnston]

I perceive no difference between FISA and any other Secret, Unilateral "Court," whether denominated as FISA, Star Chamber, Inquisition, or Tribunal Révolutionnaire.

Your "perception" is Reality. And we all know it. Swowden merely dropped the dime on not what not one single "Patriot" was willing to do.

I don't buy that one must acquiesce in the erosion of one's God-given rights to maintain "security." In my long lifetime, we have never had "security" - but in my youth we had Freedom. Freedom is all that matters - without it, there is no life, at least for me!

Amen!

[444Flyer]

"It's all for nothing if you don't have freedom."~Braveheart

[kingu]

Without going into the gory details of that case, which I cannot due to Rules of Conduct, I will tell you that I would not have my fate resting in that judge's hands.

I'm perplexed; is there some court rule that invalidates the 1st amendment? I certainly respect the attorney / client privilege. After all, that really is but an extension of the 5th. But the rules of conduct would prevent you from commenting in a forum on events and decisions that happened in open court?

[The Westerner]

Thank you. “In my youth I had freedom” too! But I am old and have no power except to speak up and perhaps end up on their list. I appreciate anyone who still has the fire within to fight.

[uncommonsense]

"And I don't buy that one must acquiesce in the erosion of one's God-given rights to maintain "security." In my long lifetime, we have never had "security" - but in my youth we had Freedom. Freedom is all that matters - without it, there is no life, at least for me!"

Worth shouting from the roof tops!