If the Patriot Act allows for appointing and firing Federal

[question everything]

prosecutors while bypassing Congress, then this part, at least, should be amended.

I hate to think of a scenario where prim Harriett were s supreme court justice and this case would come in front of her as a challenge to executive power, or something.

[Gabi Hayes]

1. It's UNCONSTITUTIONAL on its face! who's going to be the first party

to take this to the SCOTUS?

if they allow this to stand, they can add similar riders to any legislation they want, and END all senate confirmation of ANY presidential appointee.

follow the logic; it's very simple

[Solo_in_MD]

2. Its black letter law that they are politcal appointees who serve at the pleasesure of the President

The only change was the non-confirmation requriement...

[Gabi Hayes]

3. the "only" charge?

pick any clause of the constitution which requires legislative oversight of the executive branch

which one will he choose to supersede next?

is that OK, too?

[Solo_in_MD]

4. Please cite the constitutional violation?

Note the the legislative branch voted to cede the confirmation privledge