Comment Submitted by Stephen Pew

Our country is great and has become powerful because certain fundamental principles are enshrined in our constitution. Violation of these principles weakens our country both morally and economically. Specifically the 4th Amendment protections against search without a judicially issued warrant and supported by probable cause provides a level of protection and freedom from government abuse that enables the American people to excel. But these "exemptions" now threaten that freedom. Because of our Constitutionally recognized liberty, we used to be the envy of the world. Now, with one compromise after another, we are the laughing stock of the world. The national security state has become an institution unto itself - it's big business. But it's killing America - it's killing what makes our country great. I want you to do the following: 1) STOP USING "REASONABLE INDICATION" POLICIES 2) STOP SPYING ON NON-CRIMINAL ACTIONS OF INNOCENT CITIZENS 3) STOP DRAGNET PLANS TO SURVEILL OUR DIGITAL RECORDS WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE or a WARRANT 4) STOP FUNDING FUSION CENTERS and FOCUS ON TARGETING ACTS OF LEGITIMATE TERRORISM