Helen Thomas: Lets Hope Higher Courts DO NOT Allow Bush To Break Law

[kpete]

Let's hope the higher courts do not allow the president to break the law.

Warrantless wiretap program in doubt

By HELEN THOMAS
HEARST NEWSPAPERS

WASHINGTON -- "There are no hereditary kings in America and no powers not created in the Constitution."

That eloquent putdown of an imperial presidency was the essence of a ruling by U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor, who declared President Bush's warrantless wiretap program was unconstitutional.

Bush secretly authorized the intercepts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, with the stated goal of eavesdropping on international calls and e-mails by potential al-Qaida terrorists. Existence of the program was revealed by The New York Times on Dec. 16.

After Taylor's decision, Bush immediately announced he would appeal. On Monday, he told reporters, "It was a terrible opinion. ...

more at:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/282500_thomas25.html

[longship]

1. Yes!!! Got the fifth recommend.

Helen, get thee to the Greatest Page. Why?
Because you *are* the greatest.
:bounce: :loveya:

[malaise]

2. Go Helen

Kick!

[Vidar]

3. Thank you again, Helen K&R.

[annabanana]

4. This should be the #1 story, 24/7

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What liberal media?

[texpatriot2004]

5. I agree Helen, I hope that they do NOT allow that nm

[spanone]

6. K&R

[Homer Wells]

7. Kick

:kick: and recommended

[Senator]

8. Thank You Ms. Thomas! (nm)