Wasn't The PATRIOT Act Supposed To Be About Stopping Terrorism?

[Kludge]

"... a fascinating chart that shows how often law enforcement has been using "sneak-and-peek" warrants (http://www.good.is/post/the-most-important-chart-about-the-patriot-act-you-ll-see/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20good%2Flbvp%20%28GOOD%20Mai n%20RSS%20Feed%29). These warrants let officials search private property without letting the target of the investigation know. Again, we were told that these expanded powers were needed to stop terrorism. So what have they been used for? Take a look:

http://i.imgur.com/0b3Yw.jpg"

Article @ http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110908/02534215846/wasnt-patriot-act-supposed-to-be-about-stopping-terrorism.shtml

[Pericles]

Of 1750 warrants, 15 related to terrorism. I suspect we have Rand to thank that we now know this, by putting the FBI director renomination on hold ....

[oyarde]

Not sure I even believe the terrorism number . I would like details on those 15 .

[fisharmor]

Not sure I even believe the terrorism number . I would like details on those 15 .

Right, more likely than not some of those are just Arabs selling drugs.

[Bern]

Thanks for posting. I'm spreading the word.

[Dr.3D]

Wasn't it always about circumventing the constitution and stealing our liberties?

[oyarde]

Right, more likely than not some of those are just Arabs selling drugs. Or other nefarious acts like illegal cigarettes , driving without ever having obtained a license etc.

[rambone]

Thank you for this article. I'm sharing this on my Police State page.