vinesqueen 2 Posted January 4, 2007 W pushes envelope on U.S. spying http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/485561p-408789c.html President Bush has quietly claimed sweeping new powers to open Americans' mail without a judge's warrant, the Daily News has learned. The President asserted his new authority when he signed a postal reform bill into law on Dec. 20. Bush then issued a "signing statement" that declared his right to open people's mail under emergency conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisah25 3 Posted January 4, 2007 Everytime I think it can't get worse, it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tired_Old_Man 1 Posted January 4, 2007 Didn't the American Public Revolt once against a King George? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisah25 3 Posted January 4, 2007 Yes, and it may be time to again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitteroldhag 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Well, I think this is a good idea. I suggest we all bundle up our junk mail and send it to the White House. All we ever get is junk mail and bills. Do you think he's willing to pay our bills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lap_dancer 8 Posted January 5, 2007 What do they consider an emergency condition? W pushes envelope on U.S. spying http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/485561p-408789c.html President Bush has quietly claimed sweeping new powers to open Americans' mail without a judge's warrant, the Daily News has learned. The President asserted his new authority when he signed a postal reform bill into law on Dec. 20. Bush then issued a "signing statement" that declared his right to open people's mail under emergency conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted January 5, 2007 tha's just it, there are already laws that provide for "emergency conditions" like letter bombs and antranx... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites