I am Australian, and I've heard about the USA Patriot Act, and how it takes away civil rights and liberties from law abiding Americans, in an attempt to prevent terrorist activity. I've heard that people are being captured and imprisoned without trial, legal representation, or even contact with loved ones, for an indefinite period that may be the rest of the persons natural life. And I've heard that Government officers have unprecedented access to almost anything they need to follow leads in an attempt to identify and obstruct terrorist activity. What I've just heard is that the patriot act is being used to imprison people suspected of being terrorists, under the charge of treason, simply for criticising their country and/or government for enacting and enforcing these laws.
My question is, can anyone confirm or refute any of the above, using ONLY testimony of personal experience of being under these conditions, and/or via a relationship with someone who is/was there?????????????????
2007-03-27
23:03:37
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Bawn Nyntyn Aytetu
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