Say It Often Enough . . .

“A report . . . that the National Security Agency was building a database of Americans' phone records, . . . reignited discussion around the country about the tricky balance between civil liberties and counterterrorism efforts. . . .interviews and a scan of closely watched Web logs appeared to indicate a split that mirrored opinions on the NSA wiretapping program disclosed late last year. . . .Without explicitly confirming the USA Today report, Bush, in a brief statement from the White House, sought to assure the nation that ‘we're not mining or trolling through the personal lives of millions of innocent Americans.’" Nation Split on NSA Records Collection, By Erin McClam in the Washington Post.
“There is no oversight. There is no check on the President's snooping power. Security Clearances were withheld from an investigating branch of the Justice department. . . .Who we call/who calls us/emails/faxes/our credit information/where we are in relation to call towers can all be reaped by linking from our phone numbers.” Passing Through the Secret Room by Patti

“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin or someone else.