>the complexity of law...makes it very difficult to second-guess its outcomes. Yes. And, this is coupled with the government's determination to exploit the let

>the complexity of law...makes it very difficult to second-guess its outcomes. Yes. And, this is coupled with the government's determination to exploit the letter of the law against its own citizenry; searching for loopholes and generous interpretations that clearly circumvent Constitutional intent. The government is essentially attempting to establish a parallel set of precedents for new, technology-enabled capabilities. This "hacking happens" rationale is incredible. And, asserting that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy on an IP address is equally stunning. At the end of the day, it is deference to the spirit of the Constitutional limitations placed on government that should guide the outcomes of these complex cases. That single litmus test would have a powerful clarifying effect on the adjudication process and on our ability to discern the validity of outcomes.