I'm not giving my opinion on the Patriot Act, I'm explaining why it's enforcement isn't a criminal act. I don't really see how there is any debate - Congress passes a law, the President signs it, and that's how things remain pending a successful challenge in court. I understand that you take objection to the act, but…
Well, if that's the case, then we can ignore the entirety of the bill of rights if we just say it's for public safety. It's an excuse to ignore the liberty of Americans for a false sense of "safety". Unless, you consider wiretapping for any reason whatsoever as "reasonable". How does the power to wiretap without a warrant…