Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will ‘Have to Change’ After Boston Bomb

Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will

“The people who are worried about privacy have a legitimate worry,” Mr. Bloomberg said during a press conference in Midtown. “But we live in a complex world where you’re going to have to have a level of security greater than you did back in the olden days, if you will. And our laws and our interpretation of the Constitution, I think, have to change.”

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This stuff has got to stop.

In 2001 we got stuck with the Patriot Act and DHS which expanded government and set a precedent for allowing that government to intrude on basic rights. Subsequent events have created even more "necessary" intrusions on basic privacy and liberties. We have to ask ourselves...."When will it stop?"

What level of liberties are we willing to forsake in exchange for "safety" which will never be achieved 100%? At some point it seems that we may as well allow the terrorists to take over because we would be equally oppressed under their governance than we will under our own government. That's totally unacceptable.

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Lutherf said:

Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will



This stuff has got to stop.

In 2001 we got stuck with the Patriot Act and DHS which expanded government and set a precedent for allowing that government to intrude on basic rights. Subsequent events have created even more "necessary" intrusions on basic privacy and liberties. We have to ask ourselves...."When will it stop?"

What level of liberties are we willing to forsake in exchange for "safety" which will never be achieved 100%? At some point it seems that we may as well allow the terrorists to take over because we would be equally oppressed under their governance than we will under our own government. That's totally unacceptable.

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I agree we are getting caught on the slippery slope. However, the Patriot Act precedes 2002 (look at Carter) and in fact has roots way back near the formation of our country and Constitution. But this does highlight again why a privacy amendment to the Constitution is necessary.

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Lutherf said:

Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will



This stuff has got to stop.

In 2001 we got stuck with the Patriot Act and DHS which expanded government and set a precedent for allowing that government to intrude on basic rights. Subsequent events have created even more "necessary" intrusions on basic privacy and liberties. We have to ask ourselves...."When will it stop?"

What level of liberties are we willing to forsake in exchange for "safety" which will never be achieved 100%? At some point it seems that we may as well allow the terrorists to take over because we would be equally oppressed under their governance than we will under our own government. That's totally unacceptable.

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Bloomberg needs someone (USSC ?) to tell him

not just no but hell no !!!!

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clownboy said:

I agree we are getting caught on the slippery slope. However, the Patriot Act precedes 2002 (look at Carter) and in fact has roots way back near the formation of our country and Constitution. But this does highlight again why a privacy amendment to the Constitution is necessary.

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What are the 4th and 5th amendments? Chopped liver?

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The fact that New York City still has a government is the proof that the people of New York City don't deserve to have one.

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Lutherf said:

What are the 4th and 5th amendments? Chopped liver?

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Not sufficient to deal with privacy in the modern world, haven't been for quite some time now. They're already stretched well beyond original intent due to our sheer laziness where it comes to the constitutional process.

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Lutherf said:

What are the 4th and 5th amendments? Chopped liver?

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Since the War on drugs---more or less.

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I like this "comment":

Nick Tha Swede

"We're going to suspend your rights to protest, bear arms, privacy, and trial by jury."
"Why?"
"To protect you from terrorists."
"Why do we need to be protected from terrorists?"
"They hate you for your freedom."

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Lutherf said:

Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will



This stuff has got to stop.

In 2001 we got stuck with the Patriot Act and DHS which expanded government and set a precedent for allowing that government to intrude on basic rights. Subsequent events have created even more "necessary" intrusions on basic privacy and liberties. We have to ask ourselves...."When will it stop?"

What level of liberties are we willing to forsake in exchange for "safety" which will never be achieved 100%? At some point it seems that we may as well allow the terrorists to take over because we would be equally oppressed under their governance than we will under our own government. That's totally unacceptable.

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I totally agree with what Bloom says. We live in a different time.

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The media makes it seems as though these security risks are high. But statistically, you are not likely to be killed by a gun or a terrorist attack.

I am fine accepting that very small risk. Now keep your hands off my liberties and privacy.

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Lutherf said:

Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will



This stuff has got to stop.

In 2001 we got stuck with the Patriot Act and DHS which expanded government and set a precedent for allowing that government to intrude on basic rights. Subsequent events have created even more "necessary" intrusions on basic privacy and liberties. We have to ask ourselves...."When will it stop?"

What level of liberties are we willing to forsake in exchange for "safety" which will never be achieved 100%? At some point it seems that we may as well allow the terrorists to take over because we would be equally oppressed under their governance than we will under our own government. That's totally unacceptable.

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At one time, in the last decade, Bloomberg was considered by some to be an independent conservative and some on the right wanted him to run for the Republican presidential nomination and he had a pretty good chance of winning. Boy, was that wrong. A few terms in office as NYC mayor and his true liberal, elitist, "government knows what's best" colors come shining through.

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Lutherf said:

Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will



This stuff has got to stop.

In 2001 we got stuck with the Patriot Act and DHS which expanded government and set a precedent for allowing that government to intrude on basic rights. Subsequent events have created even more "necessary" intrusions on basic privacy and liberties. We have to ask ourselves...."When will it stop?"

What level of liberties are we willing to forsake in exchange for "safety" which will never be achieved 100%? At some point it seems that we may as well allow the terrorists to take over because we would be equally oppressed under their governance than we will under our own government. That's totally unacceptable.

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Don't you worry, they'll keep voting for that little tinpot Napolean, cause that's how NYers roll now.

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Viktyr Gehrig said:

The fact that New York City still has a government is the proof that the people of New York City don't deserve to have one.

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Actually, New Yorkers have exactly the government that they deserve.

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SMTA said:

Actually, New Yorkers have exactly the government that they voted for.

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Fixed for you. Because after all, that's HOW it's done.

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madman said:

Fixed for you. Because after all, that's HOW it's done.

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He had it right the first time. Indeed it is because they voted that numbnuts in that NYers deserve the kind of local government that they have. If he hadn't been voted in then that would be a different story now wouldn't it?

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Kal'Stang said:

He had it right the first time. Indeed it is because they voted that numbnuts in that NYers deserve the kind of local government that they have. If he hadn't been voted in then that would be a different story now wouldn't it?

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Im glad that you agree.

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CanadaJohn said:

At one time, in the last decade, Bloomberg was considered by some to be an independent conservative and some on the right wanted him to run for the Republican presidential nomination and he had a pretty good chance of winning. Boy, was that wrong. A few terms in office as NYC mayor and his true liberal, elitist, "government knows what's best" colors come shining through.

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The other thing I don't like is that.....Bloomberg has not had to take anyone on in any Debate with most of the **** that comes out of his mouth.....usually he just gets out there spouting whatever. He isn't on the TV with the Pundits or Making Rounds on National Shows. So he never has to face anyone with his alleged ideas and or talking points for his delusions. Questions from the Media isn't debating or having a conversation.

Either way this guy needs to be taken down and sent out to pasture. Even the Democrats should jump on that bandwagon since he is going after any that are Pro Gun. Interfering in their Democratic Elections across the country. If the Demos don't do something about it.....it will come back to haunt them in the long run. As Bloombergs puppet wont be representing the people. Just Bloomberg who put their azz in office and bankrolls them.

Any from the Right should be about taking him down to since he will do the same with their state's election. What Bloomberg needs to start seeing is people all across the Country speaking out against his azz. All should do all they can to make it difficult for him to be around the Political scene. He is a threat to the Constitution. A Threat to Peoples Rights and Liberties, and a Threat to the Sovereignty of the Country.

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madman said:

Im glad that you agree.

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Yes, I do agree that NYer's deserve the government that they have.

Re: Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will ‘Have to Change’ After Boston

Kal'Stang said:

He had it right the first time. Indeed it is because they voted that numbnuts in that NYers deserve the kind of local government that they have. If he hadn't been voted in then that would be a different story now wouldn't it?

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Damn right I did.

It is s foregone conclusion that they had to vote for Bloomie.

Somebody is just worried about increasing their post count by stating the obvious.