US Patriot Act, Colds, Medication, and Wiretaps
Yes, yes, the US Patriot Act has an impact on all of these issues. If you have a cold, don't plan on going to your local grocery store or Wal-mart after the pharmacy has closed to purchase Sudafed or the equivalents, because you won't be able to purchase what you're looking for.
Maybe you remember this post, and maybe you don't, but I am not a fan of the current restrictions of pseudoephedrine first enacted by state governments and now enacted by the federal government. Granted, I am not a person that supports illegal drug use or manufacture; however, I believe there must be a better way to handle this situation that does not infringe on my privacy. Why does the government need a record of when and how much pseudoephedrine I purchase? This may act as a deterrent, but I still believe this is senseless government intervention and the easy way out of actually pursuing those who produce smaller amounts. My biggest concern with this subject is the fact it is part of the US Patriot Act, which I am not a fan of as shown by this post, as the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA).
Anywho, why does this need to be part of the Patriot Act? Wasn't the Patriot Act suppose to protect us from terrorists? My original concerns regarding the infringement of personal rights continue to grow with each new enactment of the Patriot Act. Each time I must show my driver's license to purchase cold medicine, three times each month as forced by as law, I wonder how much farther this insanity is going to go. Do they really believe those who have wrong motives are going to readily share their information with the government? The truth is, NO! So, who are they actually managing to collect data on? The innocent person with allergies or other congestion problems that require daily treatment. Yes, they have a new alternative out, but it does not work for everyone. So what, I don't have anything to hide, but why does that mean I must be entered into a database that mainly obtaining information regarding the law-abiding person?
When are we going to quit giving our government control over our lives? We have given our government the power of Big Brother and, frankly, we will not get back the freedoms we have lost. The most recent debate over wiretapping transcontinental phone calls is just another example.
Now, our government only needs to "reasonably believe" a person is not on USA soil instead of knowing at least one of the parties is abroad to utilize warrantless wiretapping or "eavesdropping". Hello? At this rate, where will we draw the line next? Many may say, that this administration has not abused the US Patriot Act, but what will stop of next administration from abusing it?
Maybe you remember this post, and maybe you don't, but I am not a fan of the current restrictions of pseudoephedrine first enacted by state governments and now enacted by the federal government. Granted, I am not a person that supports illegal drug use or manufacture; however, I believe there must be a better way to handle this situation that does not infringe on my privacy. Why does the government need a record of when and how much pseudoephedrine I purchase? This may act as a deterrent, but I still believe this is senseless government intervention and the easy way out of actually pursuing those who produce smaller amounts. My biggest concern with this subject is the fact it is part of the US Patriot Act, which I am not a fan of as shown by this post, as the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA).
Anywho, why does this need to be part of the Patriot Act? Wasn't the Patriot Act suppose to protect us from terrorists? My original concerns regarding the infringement of personal rights continue to grow with each new enactment of the Patriot Act. Each time I must show my driver's license to purchase cold medicine, three times each month as forced by as law, I wonder how much farther this insanity is going to go. Do they really believe those who have wrong motives are going to readily share their information with the government? The truth is, NO! So, who are they actually managing to collect data on? The innocent person with allergies or other congestion problems that require daily treatment. Yes, they have a new alternative out, but it does not work for everyone. So what, I don't have anything to hide, but why does that mean I must be entered into a database that mainly obtaining information regarding the law-abiding person?
When are we going to quit giving our government control over our lives? We have given our government the power of Big Brother and, frankly, we will not get back the freedoms we have lost. The most recent debate over wiretapping transcontinental phone calls is just another example.
Now, our government only needs to "reasonably believe" a person is not on USA soil instead of knowing at least one of the parties is abroad to utilize warrantless wiretapping or "eavesdropping". Hello? At this rate, where will we draw the line next? Many may say, that this administration has not abused the US Patriot Act, but what will stop of next administration from abusing it?
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