A little privacy, please?

As predicted almost everywhere, the FBI abused the authority Congress gave it under the Patriot Act to issue "national security letters" and secretly compel banks, phone companies and Internet service providers to give your private records to the federal government.

Here's a link to the report of the Justice Department's inspector general, here's a link to the Washington Post story, and here's a link to the Farmer's Almanac page predicting that the sun will rise in the east.

FBI Director Robert Mueller, looking edgy and uncomfortable, told reporters Friday that even though it's all his fault and he takes full responsibility, he will not resign.

Here's a link to the Farmer's Almanac predicting that the sun will set in the west.

It's long past time for the people of the United States to get serious about privacy rights and amend the Constitution to guarantee them.

Did you think the Constitution already protects the right to privacy?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you really should read "Why There is No Constitutional Right to Privacy, And How to Get One" at www.SusanShelley.com.

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