Why do conservatives want the government to protect them by tapping their phones?

Question

And checking what books they take out from the library.

Don't they claim to want government out of their lives?

Answer 1

A question I've been posing for some time.

The party of "less government" should want as little intrusion as possible; however, as we all know, you can sell a LOT of snake oil with a little fear. With much fear, you can do most anything.

Answer 2

Under Section 215 of the PATRIOT ACT, the FBI is only able to access business or other records upon permission of a federal judge or court (FISA) Since terrorists and spies have historically used libraries to research, plan, and execute activities which pose a threat to national security, the PAT ACT aids investigators in uncovering intelligence information to prevent terrorist attacks. Example: a grand jury recently served a subpoena on a bookseller to obtain records which demonstrated that a suspect had purchased a book describing how to construct an unusual detonator used in several bombings. This particular evidence was crucial in identifying the suspect as the actual bomber. Let me guess, you'd rather he got away with it?

Furthermore, once a person discloses info to someone else, it no longer has Constitutional protection. When you check out a library book, you automatically forfeit any constitutional protections in regard to your reading habits. Government has ALWAYS been able to subpoena library records/internet logs, etc. WITHOUT SEEKING A WARRANT OR ANY JUDICIAL APPROVAL AT ALL. Section 215 simply gives anti-terror investigators the same access as criminal grand juries with the protection of judicial oversight.

Documents under 215 ARE NOT PRIVATE, meaning they're NOT governed by the 4th Amendment's warrant requirement

STOP WHINING AND ACTUALLY READ THE PATRIOT ACT!!!!!

Answer 3

Last I knew, Conservatives weren't for totally abolishing the War on Drugs or the IRS, so I don't think it's fair to say that they want the government out of anyone's lives.

You might be thinking of the Libertarians. They DO want government out of their lives, and have no interest in paying for it to be in yours.

Answer 4

I DONT! Uncle Sam, get the hell out off my phone line and my library card!

Unless I break a law my private life is never the business of the government. No exceptions. The current spying now assumes you are guilty unless proven innocent - and you will still be constantly checked to make sure you are innocent.

Answer 5

You really belive that people are listening in on every phone call in the US? All this stuff means nothing if you are a normal person.....why are some people so afraid of it? If it saves just one extra life, prevents just one attack it is worth it.

Answer 6

I've got nothing to hide. Why do you care? You've admitted you aren't even American. Why are you so obsessed with my country?

Answer 7

Actually they're tapping your phones lib...Ha!