Unintended Consequences

Presidential wannabee, Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Dodd, says he will block a Senate vote on a White House-backed terrorist surveillance bill.

Dodd's move would stall a measure that President Bush and Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell have said is essential to protect national security.

As I have posted before, I still don't find the Terrorist Surveillance Program very bothersome. We are at war, even though too many pretend we are not. I like the idea that someone is keeping an eye on suspected terrorist communications.

The following video shows the possible unintended consequences of letting liberal-progressives stop the Terrorist Surveillance Program:

Thanks to directorblue at the Doug Ross Journal for the tip.

Comments

[California Yankee]

Jay, I don't see what the "Alien and Sedition Acts" have to do with the current Terrorist Surveillance Program:

Alien and Sedition Acts

1. The Naturalization Act (official title: An Act to Establish an Uniform Rule of Naturalization) extended the duration of residence required for aliens to become citizens, from five years to fourteen. Enacted June 18, 1798, with no expiration date, it was repealed in 1802.
2. The Alien Friends Act (official title: An Act Concerning Aliens) authorized the president to deport any resident alien considered "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States." These acts were created in fear of French sympathizers. At the time, war was considered likely between the US and Revolutionary France. Enacted June 25, 1798, with a two year expiration date.
3. The Alien Enemies Act (official title: An Act Respecting Alien Enemies) authorized the president to apprehend and deport resident aliens if their home countries were at war with the United States. Enacted July 6, 1798, with no expiration date, it remains in effect today as 50 U.S.C. § 21-24.
4. The Sedition Act (official title: An Act for the Punishment of Certain Crimes against the United States) made it a crime to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials. Enacted July 14, 1798, with an expiration date of March 3, 1801.

Perhaps you could explain.

[jay hariton]

Why don't we reinstate the Alien and Sedition Acts.