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> I think it is pure folly to look at the Constitution with libertarian-colored glasses. On the contrary. It's pure folly to exercise authoritarian powers whil
by ferdo 13y ago
> I think it is pure folly to look at the Constitution with libertarian-colored glasses.
On the contrary. It's pure folly to exercise authoritarian powers while claiming it's all for our own good:
"The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home."
-James Madison, author of the Constitution.
The Constitution was created to clearly delineate powers of government while preserving the liberty of citizens. It's obviously failed in that regard.
As said earlier, the entire point is moot anyway as the NSA doesn't consider itself beholden to the law or the Constitution.
- tptacek 13y agoYou're having a different discussion than Rayiner is having, which makes this comment a little unhelpful. Your comment would make more sense as its own top-level root comment, rather than as a nonresponsive reply to Rayiner.
- ferdo 13y agoWe're having the same discussion but from different perspectives. Your comment placement suggestions aren't helpful. It added nothing to the exchange of opinions.