2007-12-31 14:03:18 · 4 answers · asked by Duminos 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
A lot of YA Dems don't like the Patriot Act.
The funny thing is that 44 out of 48 Democrat Senators voted on Bush's side --- to renew the Patriot Act.
What does that tell us about what Democrat Senators think about their voters?
2007-12-31 14:04:09 · update #1
1. the main Dem who wanted changes was angry that his party gave in.
2. The Key point of the post --- read very carefully. YA Dems are STILL ANGRY at the Patriot Act even if the 44 Dems were happy that proper changes were made. Duhhhh
2007-12-31 14:10:45 · update #2
Momma... you need to get your mommy to read point #2 to you very very carefully.
2007-12-31 14:11:31 · update #3
Momma... DEMOCRAT Feingold said "...U.S. Senate moved Thursday to reauthorize the Patriot Act in a form that FAILS to address ESSENTIAL concerns about the protection of civil liberties,..."
2007-12-31 14:14:57 · update #4
Well, it was watered down, and secondly, it help protect this nation aginst certain terrorist who may or may not want to do grevious harm to this nation.
2007-12-31 14:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by jiahua448 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't have a choice. It's hard to explain, but it was either that or lose any backing, credibility or financing come next election. Too bad, because we could use people who aren't afraid, or can't be bought off. And the chances of that are slim and none.
2007-12-31 22:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by cantbeme_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They had to do something.....
2007-12-31 22:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They wouldn't sign it until some of the language was changed. I have no idea of the details, but some of our rights were protected before they agreed to it.
2007-12-31 22:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by BekindtoAnimals22 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋