Do you support the Patriot Act?

No, and someone should teach the federal government about the Bill of Rights (specifically the 4th Amendment).

yes but only if the government morals are correct and not corrupt

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Yes, but only increase Surveillance in High Crime Areas.

They should be allowed to monitor foreign financial transactions but not detaining and deporting immigrants just because they're suspicious. Most people here are racist and would definitely take advantage of that.

No, while I support using video surveillance in public spaces, Americans should not have to give up personal liberties in our private life.

It has been the excuse to enforce the UN Global agenda. 9.11 was an inside job. Create the fear and terror, then work to destroy the country to the point they can call in UN "peacekeepers" who have no affiliation other than to the UN, and would work for their richest elite - not to help us.

No. I understand the idea, and I'm sure many terrorist acts have been prevented because of survelience. However, we cannot give up our individual freedoms in order to feel protected. You didn't see this scale of "American Infidel" in the past. We were a better country before. We were proud of our country (on the large scale) and there was such a thing as the American Dream. We have deterriorated as a country. There is no "American Dream" unless you county being materialistic, judgemental, and constantly offended. During World War II people gave up luxuries in order to support their country, even when their husbands/sons/brothers/friends were sent fighting. While there is still military support, it is not the same. It is not true support, but rather a support with a side of guilt and disgust to those that oppose it.

No, many parts of it including section 215 completely undermine the constitutional rights of U.S citizens

Well... Not really. They've gone too far with it. I do support placing cameras everywhere and monitoring what people do in public. Are 2 guys carrying satchel charges to the stands of the Boston Marathon? Gosh, maybe that's a problem. Did an unattended bag explode? Gosh, maybe we can see who put it there before it blew up... Is someone mugging your mother in front of the A&P? Gosh, maybe we could alert the cop on the next block...

With a warrant for any American citizen. Must have an individualized warrant. Mass survallence on Islamic citizens. Ban refugees for 2 years. Push a propaganda campaign for women's rights in the Middle East and stop lying about Islam for political gain or political correctness

I have a brown skin. Anytime I travel on a plane, I have to endure extra security procedures. I am not middle-eastern, I am an all-American racial mix. Think about that.

Yes, but with sunset provision requiring Congressional approval every 2 years.

The Patriot Act should be subjected to a constitutional test as should be all legislation. It should have a sunset clause.

Yes, but do away with detainment and deportation because it violates due process.

Absolutely not this gives big government too much power to spy and pry into citizens private lives. There doesn't need to be a patriot act for the government to protect itself and its citizens. It's called have a pair of balls and let Old Glory fly.

I do not have knowledge on this topic

Only if the scope of the government’s powers is limited and strict laws are passed prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant.

I don't have enough information to voice an opinion.

No Stance

Yes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad. And pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Government shouldn’t be watching anybody

don’t know what that is

It is outdated and should at least be updated to reflect current sentiment and national security needs.

It’s a necessary evil. We need to elect better personnel, and reduce bureaucracy.

I am uneducated on this issue.

Yes, but only be able to take up actions against the suspects if they turn out to be a terrorist, and not be able to detain them forever just in case.

Evidence must be provided, innocent people should not be targeted purely for their race or religion.

Not informed enough to make an opinion.

no. not unless they're a suspect of some sort.

I oppose any and all government surveillance, as it infringes upon the fourth amendment. Repeal the patriot act and hold the fed accountable for breaking the highest law of the land.

No. Its too broad in the powers available. limit the scope of the government’s powers so they cant utilize wiretapping, and limit the surveillance of individuals suspected of terrorist activities.

Yes, but immigrants should only be detained and deported if the act of terrorism is confirmed

Yes as long as there is a probable cause for detaining and deporting and not just because.

No, The patriot act is a violation of the 4th amendment.

No it is a little too broad

Yes, but those abuse should be immediately pulled from office and automatically investigated and tried. As soon as a judge feels they were not fully informed, these events would be triggered.

It is unconstitutional and should be repealed immediately. Any American who has had their rights violated due to this act must be paid reparations.

Yes, but the government must have a warrant for this kind of surveillance

Yes and no: A government must be able to monitor what is going on, but it must be done in good faith. The sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad, so we should require probable cause and a warrant for further, more detailed and specific surveillance, but then again, even granting broad surveillance powers without the ability to unilaterally act on said surveillance is a slippery slope in of itself. A civilian oversight & advisory board should be established. I think we all want our government to have the ability to prevent terrorist attacks, both domestic & foreign, but we need an independent party to ensure that such powers granted aren’t being abused, and are being executed in good faith. I’m a little torn.

Only when it comes to terrorists and drug cartels, not political pursuit.

Yes, but only some parts.

No, but there should be CCTV cameras across the nation, and we should have moved on from 9/11 by 2006.

I would if the NSA actually had any evidence that surveillance is effective

Not informed enough on this topic to make a decision.

No, times and needs havechange and the act should be revised or removed

Intelligence on terrorist acts should be done in a more different way, that is effective, and doesn't entirely snoop into other country's private information, causing a disagreement between the country and the U.S.

I would say something if i know

They need proof of actually terrorist activity