The Constitution Dies Even Deader

In reading about another brutal rape of the Constitution today, I came across a quote that summed up my feelings on the other violation of our most cherished human rights. My man TJ said it better than I could (via Salon):

In 1799, Thomas Jefferson echoed that: “Free government is founded in jealousy, not confidence . . . . Let no more be heard of confidence in men, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitutions.” [Salon continues] Between (a) relying on the limitations imposed by the Constitution or (b) placing faith in the promises of a political leader not to abuse his unchecked power, it isn’t really a difficult choice — at least it ought not to be, no matter who the political leader in question happens to be.

Obama’s support for the FISA “compromise” – Glenn Greenwald – Salon.com

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