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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: goldworldnet who wrote (205263)	11/28/2001 2:46:39 PM
From: goldworldnet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

PATRIOT bill in a nutshell Concerns for civil liberties have softened some provisions of the original Anti-Terrorism Act, but the PATRIOT bill still has teeth. Here's what it would do: Broaden law enforcement's ability to gather intelligence extensively, including "roving" wiretaps and the communications of computer trespassers. But civil rights advocates worry that authorities still could: • look at e-mail headers without a warrant; • wiretap any computer or communications devices used by a suspect with a single, blanket court order; • share information with any intelligence agency and some administration officials; • and make minor computer intrusions, such as Web site defacement, a terrorist offense if committed with the intent to intimidate or coerce government officials or retaliate against the government. Allow immigration officials to detain and deport suspected terrorists and those who lend support to terrorists. But the bill defines terrorism broadly Add terrorism and aiding terrorists to the list of criminal offenses punishable by up to life imprisonment, and remove the statute of limitations. But the provisions may violate the principles of proportionality: Online vandals who deface a Web site could, conceivably, face a sentence of life imprisonment. Aim to disable the financial infrastructure of terrorist organizations, including broadened money-laundering statutes and confiscation of assets related to terrorist activities. Provide benefits to public-safety officers disabled by the Sept. 11 attacks and allow the attorney general to award up to $2 million for rewards. Source: Provide Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (PATRIOT) Act of 2001 news.cnet.com * * *