“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Of course he does. Why would they want to give up their power to terrorize our citizens for having a differing political ideology.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
I'll go all the way back to 02 or whenever ... I don't have a problem with it as worded, and used within the context of its intent. But that was the sale, wasn't it?
I do have a problem with the way it has been abused by the alphabet agencies to spy on anyone they see fit.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke