wire taps

     There are some things for which debate is not a good idea.  I’m sure no one would agree to a debate about whether the holocaust existed because that would only lend credibility to neo-Nazis and those few who deny that is happened.  In the same way (and please forgive me for the ubiquitous Nazi metaphor, I’ll try to be less cliché later) I don’t think that it is appropriate to raise this wire-tapping issue to the level of debate.  There is no debate.  There were searches conducted without a warrant.  That is not only illegal, it is unconstitutional:

“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.” – 4th Amendment to the Constitution

I’m I missing something here?  How does Karl Rove, in his twisted mind, reason that wire-tapping without a warrant is ok?  How can Republicans elevate this to the level of debate, how can the media allow them to do so?  I really feel like I’ve stumbled into a parallel dimension!  Now let’s have a debate about whether Watergate was illegal!  I don’t think is illegal because they breaking into a hotel for freedom’s sake!  Violating the constitution is the only way to defend the American people!!!  This is war!!!  The same rules don’t apply!!!  Plus Bush has been so honest with the American people so far, we owe him this one!!!  Just look at his face, how can you not trust him?  Doesn’t that condescending laugh always make you feel better?  The Orwellian backdrops he employs?

God Bless America, ‘cause we’re gonna need it