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And it always reminds me of the writings of Martin Neemoller. First they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- because I was not a Jew
Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out-- because I was not a communist
Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out-- because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me and by then there was no one left to speak out for me
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I too love that quote. However I see the patriot act as a way for us to defend ourselves before they come for us.....and they are comming. Law biding people have nothing to fear it is the people who would do us harm that this is designed to protect against. Will there be some cases where it is misused, yes. As with any law there will be mistakes, look at the three strikes law. There have been miscarriages of this law as well but the upper courts are suppose to be there for just that reason, to overrule lower courts when there is a miscarriage of justice.. The courts will rule in those cases and hopefully we can learn from those mistakes.
