If the government thinks it contains a bomb?
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2007-01-08 07:02:29 · 5 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, they should. If it's suspicious they should be able to open your mail. If you're just an average person they don't care what you get in the mail.
2007-01-08 07:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by mojojo66 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, there must be "reasonable suspicion" of a bomb or something else (and if there's not, then that evidence will not be admissible in court). And unless we're talking about something ticking and going off, how hard is it to get a warrant? Judges are available almost always 24 hours a day, and the review on a warrant application is often slight.
So yes, sometimes, as prescribed by law.
2007-01-08 07:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there was a suspected bomb or other life threatening means, absolutely yes.
Otherwise, they should have a warrant. Unless of course the parcel is addressed to a US Government agency, then I don't think anyone would have a problem with a US Government Agent opening it.
2007-01-08 07:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All i understand is that conservatives would be those flipping over this very comparable rule if Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Osama grow to be President. a kind of days there should not be a suitable wing President interior the White abode. So chuckle mutually as you could, Republicans. This gadgets a precedent, and that they would be looking with the aid of YOUR mail next!
2016-12-16 04:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by gelman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!!
If they think there is a bomb in there then they _have_ to check! Remember that no warrant is required when there is a situation that would cause a 'reasonable man' to believe that there is an imminent danger to human life.
2007-01-08 07:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋