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Monday, May 15, 2006

Bush's 'Big Brother' Blunder

Some Americans are so afraid of terrorism that they're willing to trade off their "unalienable rights" for a small measure of additional security. But George W. Bush's massive investment in a "Big Brother-style" data base of phone calls made by some 200 million Americans may not only intrude on constitutional rights but lessen the nation's safety by diverting money better spent on more practical strategies, like hiring translators and inspecting cargo.

For the full story of the downside risks from Bush's scheme, read article at Consortiumnews.com.

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