Carrying the Lantern

Bill R.: Good article by Bruce S. about our President, the balance of power in our Constitution, and our security. I generally support President Bush, but have serious concerns about what he's done about eavesdropping. Read Bruce's post and the links he points to. Heavy stuff, but necessary reading for us responsible citizens.

NSA and Bush's Illegal Eavesdropping. When President Bush directed the National Security Agency to secretly eavesdrop on American citizens, he transferred an authority previously under the purview of the Justice Department to the Defense Department and bypassed the very laws put in place to protect... [Schneier on Security]

- Posted by William A. Riski - 7:32:36 PM - comment []