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Patriot Act

Patriot Act
News and views about the Patriot Act and its impact on the Bill of Rights.


Patriot Act renewal gives terrorists another victory
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: June 1, 2011
Terrorism does indeed pose a greater threat to freedom and liberty today than at any time in history, before or after Sept. 11, 2001. But the threat isn't caused by any plan or action of any foreign terrorist. The greatest threat posed by terror

Our Soldiers sacrifice and our gain
by StacieM (centrist)
Published: March 5, 2011
The Life and Work of our soldiers are hard and grueling. Yet for them it is rewarding. For they have a love for their country and their countrymen and woman. They are more than willing to give up their life and family time to go and fight for us.

Bob Barr Voted for the Patriot Act but Says He is Sorry (PART 3/6)
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: June 6, 2008
Pointed questions for Bob Barr on the USA Patriot Act, plus Clinton/Bush Impeachment, CIA, Marijuana, and being a Flip-Flopping Loser

Ron Paul's former aide reveals: "We needed" Barr to vote for the PATRIOT Act
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 24, 2008
Brad Jansen, Ron Paul's former congressional banking staffer, says that Bob Barr was the opposition coalition's "man on the inside".

The threat of the Patriot Act
by Chad_Underdonk (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2008
A critical reply to "The Importance of the Patriot Act" by Analysis

The Importance of the Patriot Act
by Analysis (statist)
Published: March 22, 2008
Why the Patriot Act is good for America and answering some criticisms.

Senate Votes for Immunity
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: February 12, 2008
One step closer to a police state.

"Landmark Decision" Striking Down Part of the Patriot Act Doesn't Go Far Enough
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2007
The Associated Press is reporting that U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero ruled yesterday against the current version of the Patriot Act as revised by Congress in 2005. However, even this significant victory for individual rights falls short of what is finally needed.