My LTTE is in today's Orlando Sentinel!

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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/letters/orl-le04_706feb04,0,214021.story?coll=orl-opin-letters-headlines

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Power check

Posted February 4, 2006

In response to James Smith's letter to editor, "How much is privacy worth?": I would ask, "How much is the Constitution worth?"

Nobody disputes the fact that government has a right (and duty) to gather information in order to combat terrorism. In fact, there are times when the government has a genuine need to spy on its citizens. But there is a process for that.

The FISA court was created specifically with such situations in mind. In cases where agents must act quickly, they can go ahead and conduct their wiretaps and get the warrant applied retroactively.

There is a reason for this process: to ensure that government doesn't abuse its power. It frightens me that this president has shown such a disregard for due process.

Tim Brown

Orlando

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1. Congratulations!

That's terrific--good job!

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2. Damn right proud to know ye.

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3. Good one

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4. Congrats for a clear and concise letter explaining this matter so well n/t