Why is it that when I ask someone what the 4th ammendment says and they say "I'm not sure" they usually support wiretapping by the government, but when I ask and they say "protection against unreasonable searches and seizures" those people don't support wiretapping?
If you don't believe me, ask some people yourself.
2006-07-20 17:54:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
George Carlin once said " think about how stupid the average person is, then realize 50% of the population is dumber than that. "
2006-07-20 18:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by alphakat69 1 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Katz v. US was wrongly decided. I'd like to see the modern Court get another crack at the question. I bet they'd find that wiretap is not unreasonable because there is no legitimate expectation of privacy.
People who have nothing to hide generally don't have a pressing reason to know their rights.
2006-07-21 01:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by JoeSchmoe06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public education
2006-07-21 01:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it speaks to how strong our country is, people feel so safe and assured of the safety of their way of life that they don't feel the need to memorize the articles which assure the continuation of that way of life.
2006-07-21 01:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by greatpanisdead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋