This is the exact type behavior by gov that makes the people angry. Absolutely no respect for the governed. There is a reason for the "no unreasonable search and seizure " part of the constitution. Where is the probable cause ?
The Fourth Amendment (Amendment IV) to the United States Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights that prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires any warrant to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause. It was adopted in response to the abuse of the writ of assistance, a type of general search warrant issued by the British government and a major source of tension in pre-Revolutionary America.
Argh! Don't get me started on this topic, Eric! I'll probably end up getting moderated! You are obviously spot on about the protections of the 4th Amendment but I see daily how those protections are being eroded to the point that we have so very few true protections left. Much of it is in the name of "homeland security" which just boggles my mind. Why does my local municipal police department need a homeland security grant? I think we have a fully capable military that can handle threats to our national security. Of course, the military is being hung out to dry to a large extent by the current administration. Let my local police focus on catching crackheads that are breaking into houses to steal stuff in support of their drug habit. I'm pretty sure those folks aren't seeking to undermine the government or commit acts of terrorism.
Alright. Stopping now as I've probably already gone too far and am certainly waaaaaay off topic!
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