America has been divided into two distinct eras. There is America before Sept 11th 2001 and America after. Because of this date we have the Patriot Act. In my opinion, the Patriot Act is the single biggest blow to the U.S Constitution in U.S. history. It was signed in by George W Bush very quickly after the Sept 11th terror attacks. So quick in fact many think it was already written before Sept 11th. The Patriot Act changed America, and not for the better.
We are now in an era where the U.S. Government has unlimited, unchecked power.
We were told that we needed the Patriot Act to keep America safe. "Its patriotic" we were told. This is an example of the Government using words very deceptively. The name alone makes one think its patriotic to support the Patriot Act, this was not an accident. The U.S government knows that only half of the country pays attention, it is the perfect cover. We may never know the true motives behind passing this truly un-American law. However, one thing we do know, liberties don't come back once they are lost. Laws like this are very difficult to reverse. If you are reading this and are not familiar with the Patriot Act, I will give a brief rundown of its attributes. I will start by saying that the Patriot Act is completely illegal. If a law contradicts U.S. Constitution in any way we are not legally bound to follow it. Then how did this become a law you ask? Because we are living in a time in which half of Americans are asleep, and the other half being led by fear. Most Americans don't know anything about this law and don't realize its destructive nature. Let me remind everyone that we are a Constitutional Republic and just because a judge deems something legal, doesn't make it constitutional. A judge's rule is not supposed to override the U.S. Constitution, but we let them get away with it. The word "illegal" doesn't seem to mean anything anymore.
The Patriot Act is very long, I will only go over the most troubling parts.
Under the Patriot Act government agents can now conduct "sneak and peek" searches in which they enter your home or business and search your belongings without informing you.......ILLEGAL
Under the Patriot Act government agents can force libraries and bookstores to disclose the titles of books you have purchased or borrowed. Then they can prosecute the library or bookstore for informing you that a search occurred....ILLEGAL
Under the Patriot Act law enforcement officials are permitted to listen in on discussions between prisoners and their attorneys, thus denying them their constitutional right to confidential legal counsel.....ILLEGAL
Under the Patriot Act, the C.I.A can now spy on American citizens, this was a power that was previously denied to this organization...ILLEGAL
Under the Patriot Act, Government agents are permitted to arrest and detain individuals "suspected" of terrorist activities and to hold them INDEFINITELY, WITHOUT CHARGE and WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY....ILLEGAL
Keep in mind that this is still the United States, (the updated version). The Patriot Act gives the authorities power to take our personal properties, privacy and liberties, this is everything we stand for. Remember this is an incomplete list. I provided links below for more information. The Patriot Act is a law that was passed because of one day. In one day we gave up the liberties that define this country! I'm ending with a quote...
Thomas Jefferson " Those who are willing to trade liberty for security deserve neither liberty nor security"- BDB
Sources- (Google Images)
http://psstpsstpsst.blogspot.com/2005/06/ten-big-problems-with-patriot-act.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-647329.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversial_invocations_of_the_Patriot_Act
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act
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