Wed
Feb 6 2013
10:21 am
By: EricLykins
Amazon.com:
You've had a busy play day - You've wiretapped Mom's cell phone and e-mail without a warrant, you've indefinitely detained your little brother Timmy in the linen closet without trial, and you've confiscated all the Super-Soakers from the neighborhood children. What do you do for an encore?
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"Remember, due process and
"Remember, due process and oversight are for sissies."
I prefer constant
I prefer constant surveillance by the govt.
It's easier to know where you stand, and it does away with the worries of getting caught.