I did some research on Patriot Act II and it is indeed extremely BAD news if you are concerned about the freedom.
"Privacy Invasions. USAPA II dramatically widens the powers of government to invade the privacy of Americans and others living here. This includes: "
"Gag Orders and Increased Governmental Secrecy. The "sunshine of public review" is a key check on abuses of governmental power. But USAPA II makes it even harder for the public to evaluate what the government is doing with its broad new powers. "
"Under USAPA II, the secret court will be able to authorize searches of individuals with no connection to foreign governments or even terrorist organizations. It will increase the length of surveillance and decrease court oversight from the already low levels set by USAPA. "
"Individual with no connection to anyone else can now be deemed an 'agent of a foreign power.' " or "Individuals can be foreign powers (sec 101). USAPA II allows an individual with no affiliation with a foreign government or a terrorist organization to be deemed a "foreign power" for purposes of FISA surveillance of that person and those associated with him or her. "
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This is indeed very bad news. Who cares about Bush or Kerry if our collective freedoms will be basically gone? We should work on killing this!
We must protect our freedom from already too much violation from Patriot Act, let alone Patriot act II. Our freedom is in danger.. act now!