I suppose we are pretty sensitive about HUAC and PATRIOT and government information gathering not related to criminal activities. Can hardly repeal that pesky posse comitatus either? jk

It is good to be an American at times.

Information gathering in Iraq shocked me as well the police could inquire into pretty much anything that they wanted to with out basis.

My shortage of understanding is how do American rights get transferred to anyone that we interact with. I kinda get it but would like to be smarter. Whats the point of being a citizen if you dont get special treatment?