Guest, getting the attention of gullible American voters is precisely why all this crap is going on.
When I read that the Patriot Act turn down was a blow to the Administration, my feeling that it was more like deserting the overall welfare of the citizens.

2006 is a major election year and the wags in Washington will do anything to curry your favor.

The 4th Amendment was written over 200 years ago when the only method of intrusion was knocking down a door. Do we not think that things have changed somewhat since then? While not in defense of anything, "wiretapping" has gone on forever, with or without warrants.