Civil Rights Erosion

Some articles showing that slowly but surely our civil rights are being eaten away:

• US Border Agency Says It Can Seize Laptops
• Travelers' Laptops May Be Detained At Border
• Death Cab's Chris Walla: Threat to Homeland Security?

If this bothers you then tell your congressman or woman to support the The Engel/Paul “Securing Our Borders and Our Data Act”.

If this doesn't bother you then wake up.

Another Civil Right Goes Down the Drain

Despite pleas from Civil Right groups and activists (see the video below), the FISA bill was given final approval by the Senate. We can now be wiretapped at the whim of a government official. The founding fathers must be spinning in their graves.

Senate Approves Bill to Broaden Wiretap Powers



What Every American Needs to Know (and Do) About FISA Before Wed., July 9th from Tim Ferriss on Vimeo.

You can read more about it here: FISA Vote and FISA Passes the Senate.