Like the 2nd, pretty easy to read, and see the violation (again) of our own govt:
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized”
So, you believe gobbling up all communication, having biz/corp. install NSA ‘back-doors’/etc. ISN’T an infraction again unreasonable search and seizures? I ain’t seen a warrant yet
Tell me, how well did they do w/ the Boston bombers (hint: Russia informed Fedzilla they had snakes in midst; they still got every benefit and nary a 2nd look...until after they locked down Boston in the manhunt [Marshal Law])?
The same Fed govt that runs guns to the cartels and ISIS? Swung wide the borders and IMPORTS Muslims?
Some track record you stand behind.
Can you please point to any part of the Patriot Act that authorizes stuff like that? The Patriot act, explicitly, is to target only those who "violate federal law" and are a threat to national security. Ordinary folks can't be targeted under it, not even political groups. If they are, it's a violation of the law. Secondly, warrants are indeed issued for those who are American citizens. These are delayed warrants-- you probably won't know one is issued against you till later-- but that's been standard for drug offenses, and organized crime for a long time.
So, exactly what part of the Patriot Act do y'all have a problem with? Can you cite a part?