So long 4th amendment!

So the FISA amendments bill went through yesterday, and not only did the Dems hunker under their desks to avoid lawsuits, but even Barack Obama voted for the "compromise," even after showing vivid opposition to any sort of telecom immunity. But, for those who don't know, this bill just isn't about retroactive immunity for the telecoms. It also widely expands surveillance capabilities of the government, and removes a vast amount of oversight from the process. This allows the system to be easily fitted for massive domestic surveillance, especially in the online world. Illegal online gambling, p2p sharing, you name it. Americans have been screaming and protesting this issue for three years now, and all for what? Nothing. This is one issue the dems could have fought easily, brought more support into the party, and finally show that they really aren't spineless like everyone always says. Way to fit their stereotype! Whoever believes the spin that this is some sort of compromise is completely wrong, there is no such thing as compromise on an issue like domestic spying...you can't "compromise" the 4th amendment!

What a pathetic failure of our government.

Giving it the respect it deserves, I'll quote the 4th amendment...and bid it farewell...at least until our representatives have the courage to stand for this country's founding ideals.

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."