[RP TownTalk] Md senator helps pass Telecom immunity

[Roland Walker]

On Feb 15, 2008 8:39 PM, Robert Oppenheim <Rob.Oppenheim at comcast.net> wrote:
> Actually, the period covered by the immunity is 5+ years, beginning
> on September 11, 2001, and ending on January 17, 2007.

The link is broken now, but I assume you have the time span correct,
and that I had it wrong.

The period of time covered by the immunity affects the emotional
impact, but not the merits, of my argument.

The broad powers of the Commander-in-Chief with regard to surveillance
under Article 2 have indeed been tested in court.  In addition, the
role of Commander-in-Chief prima facie includes surveillance powers,
as under his or her command are military surveillance facilities such
as you might find at Fort Meade.

I don't believe telecoms should be punished for complying with lawful requests.

The remedy, should you disagree with those actions by the President,
is political.  Vote for someone who would make different decisions.

R