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[redblacktree]

Indeed, the Patriot Act passed under a Republican House and Presidency. Where there was opposition, it came from Democrats in the House.[0]

[0]: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2001/roll398.xml

[mrguyorama → redblacktree]

I wouldn't however consider that enough evidence to say Democrats "opposed" the Patriot Act. They aren't "Both sides the same", but on this issue, Democrat politicians largely buy into the law enforcement POV that "bad people" are doing things and there must be an easy way to stop them, instead of making cops do actual work to solve crimes.

[genewitch → mrguyorama]

When was the last time you saw a cobbler?

Law Enforcement can't just be out wasting that shoe leather anymore.