"It's not like the 20th century, where you had time to get warrants."

[mikelewis]

But Chertoff made clear his belief that wider authority could thwart future attacks at a time when Congress is reviewing the proper scope of the Bush administration's executive powers for its warrantless eavesdropping program and military tribunals for detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

"What helped the British in this case is the ability to be nimble, to be fast, to be flexible, to operate based on fast-moving information," he said. "We have to make sure our legal system allows us to do that. It's not like the 20th century, where you had time to get warrants."

The Bush administration has pushed for greater executive authority in the war on terror, leading it to create a warrantless eavesdropping program, hold suspects who are deemed as "enemy combatants" for long periods and establish a military tribunal system for detainees that affords defendants fewer rights than traditional courts-martial.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060813/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/chertoff_terror_plot_6;_ylt=AkSCssX40O2HBkptIwX3WV4Tv5UB;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

Pesky things like warrants are so last century. Seriously, why not simply allow law enforcement to come into Americans home anytime they like. Don't you think the State should be allow unfettered access into any home within it's boundaries. It's not like an American has anything to worry about if they haven't done anything wrong. No doubt, Americans who protest this sort of intrusion must have something to hide. What do you say, Herr Chertoff?... You Fuckin Nazi.

[Roland99]

1. Yeah, the Brits only had *9 months* to watch and monitor these guys.

You gotta move fast like that in the 21st century.



:sarcasm:

[wtmusic]

2. Throw warrants in the same can as GC, 'cause

everything's different after 9/11.

Except submission.

[Lisa]

3. oh yeah, the Internets and instant messaging ...

... simply don't make up for the fact that the world is moving so much more quickly these days? Give me a break! If they've got time to whine to the media, they've got time to contact the authorities and get warrants.

[Beelzebud]

4. Funny how rethugs HATE international law,

except when they can use it as an example to weaken OUR constitution. Then they love it.

[The_Casual_Observer]

5. With a boob like chertoff around we need more protections, not less.

[MysteryToMyself]

6. That is a cheap shot at Democrats

Britain had warrants for part of their spying and it is easier for our guys in court than it is for those in Britain.

It isn't like they have to get them first. If it is an emergency, they don't have to get the warrants firs, they can go ahead as long as they file a report later and show good cause. I think it is the "good cause" that bothers them. I bet if a person protests then bushies would think that is good cause.