Is this really what "the people" need in a recession? When will it be evident that it doesn't matter who is in charge, the government is always intent on encroa

Is this really what "the people" need in a recession? When will it be evident that it doesn't matter who is in charge, the government is always intent on encroaching our privacy? Remember that the "patriot act" was written well before 9/11, sitting, just waiting for the right opportunity.