Reply #5: I've worked in fundraising also

[riderinthestorm]

And I would bet you aren't getting those lists from the phone companies. The telcos operate under a different system than other agencies that sell their databases. Furthermore, there are specific laws that the telcos must adhere to which stipulate that in order for the phone records to be turned over to the govt, there must be a court order or warrant.

There were no court orders or warrants. That's why Qwest didn't turn their records over - the govt. even told Qwest's CEO that they wouldn't go to FISA because they weren't sure they'd get warrants. Big red flag there.

What the government is doing is illegal. The telcos are in big trouble. And you should be worried, damn worried, about this data mining project. This is a monumental step in the wrong direction for the 4th Amendment.