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It's well known that many members of congress passed through the act without having read it. Given the enormity of the act's effects on the country, this is qui
by thundergolfer 8y ago
It's well known that many members of congress passed through the act without having read it. Given the enormity of the act's effects on the country, this is quite a problematic thing.
I don't it was democracy that saw that bill through. It was crisis politics. Democracy requires a well-informed public, and capable representatives. With the USA PATRIOT act there was neither.
- foxyv 8y agoWith the current state of campaign finance, congress is essentially two corporations with congressmen/women as employees. If you don't vote the party line or you don't secure funding for the party you get defunded on your next election. Surprising they don't bother to read the bills they are told to pass.