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**Angeheade** · 05-01-2007, 12:39 PM

It’s been done before by democrats. This is for emergency conditions only and does not include private citizens not involved in terrorism.

Is that like, Clinton did it first?

Bush Warned About Mail-Opening Authority - Recent 'Signing Statement' Seen as Stretching Law, Washington Post, Jan. 5, 2006:

Kate Martin, director of the Center for National Security Studies in Washington, said the government has long been able to legally open mail believed to contain a bomb or other imminent threat. But authorities are generally required to seek a warrant from a criminal or special intelligence court in other cases, Martin and other experts said.

"The administration is playing games about warrants," Martin said. "If they are not claiming new powers, then why did they need to issue a signing statement?" Good question. If the existing law allows the government to open mail in emergencies, why the signing statement??

Link to Signing Statement

Link to H.R. 6407 - Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act

05-01-2007, 12:39 PM	#7
Angeheade Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 679 Senior Member	It’s been done before by democrats. This is for emergency conditions only and does not include private citizens not involved in terrorism. Is that like, Clinton did it first? Bush Warned About Mail-Opening Authority - Recent 'Signing Statement' Seen as Stretching Law, Washington Post, Jan. 5, 2006: Kate Martin, director of the Center for National Security Studies in Washington, said the government has long been able to legally open mail believed to contain a bomb or other imminent threat. But authorities are generally required to seek a warrant from a criminal or special intelligence court in other cases, Martin and other experts said. "The administration is playing games about warrants," Martin said. "If they are not claiming new powers, then why did they need to issue a signing statement?" Good question. If the existing law allows the government to open mail in emergencies, why the signing statement?? Link to Signing Statement Link to H.R. 6407 - Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
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