I have always thought that it was liberal democrats who claimed a "right wing conspiracy", proposing more government controls on our everyday life through, Political Correctness, Gun Control, and through Social Programs invade more and more into our private lives. I fear the "McCarthyism of left than the right. I have always believed and recent history proves it, our dangers in the loss of civil liberties will come from the left of the political spectrum rather than this administration, I don't believe Ashcroft is much of a threat.
The technology is out there to monitor us. But, the government just doesn't have the personell or time or the court orders to do such. I don't worry about that but I would if I were a criminal.
They broke up a pedophile ring by monitering their e-mails and tapping their telephones. However, they had to get a federal judge to agree with them. And, since I don't usually break the law (occassional speeding, jay-walking, etc) I don't worry.
Keith
