Of course it's a useful tool, and I'm not arguing that it isn't.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:35 pm The long timers who have had the most access to what the intelligence produces say it’s a very important tool.
Warrantless searches and surveillance would help Law Enforcement to catch more criminals, no question. Who's wants to sign
up for that?
This isn't how America works, and it's the 4th Amendment for a very good reason. Do folks want to live in a police state with the idea that we'll bag more bad guys?
Yeah, me neither. Which is why I vehemently oppose the ironically-named Patriot Act.