Bush wants spy law permanent,more extensive


	Bush wants spy law permanent,more extensive

pokkets

9-19-2007 8:12 PM

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spy, law, bush, surveilance, security, privacy, rights.

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9-19-2007 8:35 PM

cptenaud

Can you spell KGB?
Sad when the country of freedom becomes like Russia.

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