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Originally Posted by Jerrek
Why do they need a law allowing them to imprison ANYONE (whatever nationality) without charge?
To protect against terrorists?
I suspect it is because they are being less than successful in reducing terrorism and with an election coming up, the Bush Administration don't want to appear to be failing.
So the Patriot Act, passed in 2001, was a play to get re-elected in 2004? That is sound logic.
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How does imprisoning innocent people protect against terrorists? Because I doubt that all of those 650 people they are holding without charge are terrorists.
Anyway, let's phrase the question another way: If the US Government have evidence that these people are terrorists, why not persue them through the normal legal channels?
Maybe the Patriot Act wasn't a play to get re-elected directly, but IIRC Bush had a very slim majority when he was elected. I think the act was partially concieved to boost his popularity.