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Politics : Bill Clinton Scandal - SANITY CHECK -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Dwight E. Karlsen who wrote (7187)	10/4/1998 10:36:00 PM
From: dougjn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 67261

<<It's very difficult for the human psyche to admit they made an error in judgement. But in time, you'll be a better man for facing up to it.>> Sure, I've made errors. But as I imagine you know, I wasn't saying voting against Bush the second time was a mistake. I was looking forward. I was saying that his Gulf War contributions were very important... and that I had an impulse to thank him in the election. But that, after all, is not what elections are mostly about. They look forward. Doug

To: Dwight E. Karlsen who wrote (7187)	10/5/1998 12:42:00 AM
From: Jay8088	Respond to of 67261

A news item.... Justice Department Seeks Expanded Power (CNS) The United States Justice Department is seeking to expand its authority and "obtain massive new enforcement powers" just days before a busy Congress scurries to finish business, according to Representative Bob Barr (R-GA). If the Justice Department has its wishes, according to Barr, it could establish a "permanent FBI Police Force." The Justice Department is allegedly trying to get their "wish list" attached to appropriations bills to avoid public hearings or debate. Barr obtained a "wish list" by the Department which includes expanding definitions of terrorism to include domestic crimes unrelated to terrorism. The Department is also seeking to seize commercial transportation assets for federal use and the ability to commandeer personnel from other federal agencies without reimbursement. "These requests belong in some bizarre conspiracy novel," Barr said, "not in serious legislative documents being circulated at the top levels of federal law enforcement." In addition to forcing telephone and Internet companies to divulge information on their customers, Justice Department officials are also seeking to expand wiretap authority to allow "roving" wiretaps, and wiretaps without any court authority, according to Barr. "These proposals represent a sneak attack on the most cherished principles of our democracy. If they become a part of our law, freedom and privacy in America will be permanently and severely diminished," Barr said.