Firefighters Become Big Brother Spies


	Firefighters Become Big Brother Spies

blueridge

11-24-2007 4:09 PM

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homeland security, constitution, privacy, surveillance, police state

blueridge says:

In order to circumvent obtaining warrants! Sneak and peek part two. This is just another example of the Federalization of local authorities (contrary to 10th amendment state's rights) toward a New Gestapo. Is this "defending freedom" or treating Americans like criminals?

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