who cares about our rights anyway?

Senate Ends Stalemate Over Patriot Act
WASHINGTON - The renewal of the USA Patriot Act is heading for final passage in the Senate after majority Republicans broke a two-month stalemate over the legislative centerpiece of President Bush's war on terrorism.

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So, despite the fact that many have said that they would not have signed the original act, they are approving the renewal with very minor adjustments.
To think that at one time our citizens actually had rights!