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"Who benefits?" doesn't equal proof.

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No it does not, and I do not want to make unsubstantiated claims so will just say its my opinion that whenever theres a terrorist act in any major country it seems strange to me that they are increasingly taking away our rights using legislation they have has ready for some time.

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Please list rights — and I insist, RIGHTS — you have lost since the passing of the PATRIOT Act.

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Heres a quote for you by Benjamin Franklin

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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

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Any questions thanks.

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I commend you on using the real Franklin quote instead of what normally passes for it, where the words "essential" and "temporary" are removed.

I contend that we have given up very few (if any) essential liberties, and for it have purchased almost five years of safety . . . and counting.

I'd also remind you that without safety, the very idea of "liberty" is a farce.