Spy Satellites to be Pointed at U.S. Citizens
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee have held up the the program while trying to figure out some of the more pressing legal and privacy issues, but it seems that the program is moving forward now and a legal framework has been put in place. The program will not be used to intercept voice or data communications, but to obtain satellite imagery. All law enforcement requests must be accompanied by a warrant, and a third party panel that includes Justice Department officials will thoroughly vet all requests to ensure civil liberties are not violated.
From Associate Press
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- National Intelligence Director Wants Access to All Internet Communications
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsmudMar 20th 2008 8:49PM
As our fore fathers said those willing to give a little liberty for security deserve neither liberty nor security.
Joel ErvinMar 20th 2008 9:02PM
The NSA is not our friends, they are THE enemy. The people that allow this are asleep at the wheel.
MerleMar 21st 2008 3:04AM
I have to laugh at the stupidity of the American people. The government lies to us, tells they are taking away our liberties, has the media publish the lies, even tells us it wants immunity for the private companies watching us and you all say that is just fine we really need to be watched. I am going to laugh harder when I see you people who agree to this infringements on our rights crying and claiming "you can't do this to me. I supported this program." while they march you off to camp. Before you start to say I am a parnoid nut read the executive orders that pertain to FEMA which is now under the Homeland Security Dept. Also read the new bills passed in the last few months by Congress that makes it illegal to contradict the government.
frankApr 9th 2008 5:09AM
you think this is new? Smile you have been on candid camera a long time
Alpha&OmegaMar 21st 2008 7:54AM
So where are all those people that have called the conspiracy theorists crazy? Oh ya, they are being monitored by spy satellites in outerspace. Big Brother has come full circle thanks to the idiots that voted for bush
d.j.foreMar 21st 2008 7:12AM
whatever happened to th constitution? we are guaranteed the right to be secure in our persons and properties against all unreasonable searches and seizures. if spying on u.s. citizens from space is not unreasonable.................
DeberaMar 21st 2008 7:27AM
They did this in Nixon time. They would fly around and see into everyones life. This really isn't anything new but the technology they are using today they probably can hear a kiss in the dark.
aaron loreMar 21st 2008 9:49AM
Big Brother has been here for awhile. He has used 911 to take more of our rights. Now he is going a step further and abusing our rights. Please wake up !!! EVERYBODY WATCH FREEDOM TO FASCISM ON NPR. Then get ready to protect yourself from those who would take our rights away. (The World Bank)
gregMar 21st 2008 11:18AM
Dear Danny, my "@$$" is safe, at least from the terrorist boogymen you see around every corner and under every bed (does that bring to mind the McCarthy idiocy of the 1950's)? If there is danger it is from fools like those in the airline industry who refused during 40 years of airline hijackings to secure the flight deck, and by refusing, literally left the door open to the 9/11 attack. You and your Chicken Little bretheren, running about with one hand covering your head and one covering your "@$$", screaming your fear at the top of your voices, opened the door to the ridiculous, ill planned, ill executed war in Iraq which will eventually end in chaos while losing more thousands of of American lives in Iraq than were lost in New York on 9/11. The money spent in Iraq could be profitable used to advance medical care for children who, through no fault of their own, have no access, instead of blowing up real estate and people in a country that never attacked and never posed a danger to us. People like you, supporting your Ready-Fire-Aim president, supporting whatever violation of our privacy is considered necessary to keep your frenzy of fear at the highest possible level, present the real assault on the American Dream.
VincentMar 21st 2008 11:26AM
They are just seeking approval for the system that is already tested and running. Wake up people or your children will be born enslaved.
GVMar 24th 2008 9:13AM
What I see in my fellow Americans is a lot of talk (blog) and NO ACTION (we are spoiled and lazy). The Bush admin made up "weapons of mass distruction", gave defense contractors huge contracts with no bids (Cheneys company!!), squandered and hidden billions in Iraq, are instrumental in changing the way oil is traded (dollar to now euro and why we pay almost $4 at pump) so why are we surprised at total "Big Brother" and spy satilites??? WE allowed his re-election??? Bush is the President NO ONE (except the now even more wealthy) could afford. Just a small percentage that voted re-elected him which basicaly was an invitation for him to finish abandoning the needy and rob this country's middle class blind. I would have only take a few more of us to have changed the course of history by voting for anyone but him. If you didn't vote then go back and watch some more wheel of fortune because you shouldn't waste time talking spy satellites. It will all happen again unless we get off our spoiled little keisters and do something. Vote, get your friends to make your voice heard (Rally), write your legislators, raise some hell.... just make it happen and quit talking about it!! Just because we put someone in an office doesn't mean we just sit back and let them do whatever!! They work for US not we for them. McCain is OK but Barrack Hussin Obama has no experience and will be eaten alive in Washington, one American parent... raised out of the country and has some serious issues with extremely racial church sermons he listened to forever. Even though he tried to discount it there is no way it hasn't affected him..... Are we about to dive off a cliff again? I have to jump my party line and vote McCain before Obama any day. I say let's DO SOMETHING!!! QUIT TALKING AND ACT TO SAVE OUR FREEDOMS AND OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!! and VOTE! Call, email and write everyone in your state and Washington you can get an address for and let's say "NO TO SATELLITES INVADING OUR HOMES!" Get to work or quit complaining!!!! All of us!!! Your vote DOES count!!!I personally say quit making jokes and complaining and even though we break tradition to have a woman in power lets give her a chance. At least we know the politics. Get over the Bill Clinton sex issue... get a grip. We never had a more balanced budget and we were on track for better things. Quit trusting proven liars and let's do the next 8 years with a proven team. Thank you.
Anti-Illuminati AmericanApr 21st 2008 3:05AM
Our country is founded on masons. Our "Founding Fathers" planned this from the beginning. Yes people came here for free religion but others like Washington and Franklin came here for power and control. 9/11 was planned, Late Katrina help was planned, and there will be other strikes from our government. Why are they doing this so they can take away our guns in for security. Do you think giving up your right to bear arms in for security is wise? No, the people who abuse guns already will just have another law to break. Don't bother voting or complaining it's already apart of their game. What we need to do as Americans is to survive. Find ways to hide guns in your house for later use, such as martial law. But, the thing is to be casual about it and buy your things with cash. I know this is a lot to take in but I did my homework. America is in a Matrix and is under control by the Illuminati. Instead of voting, Republicans and Democratics are in the same game anyway, buy a gun, your going to need it when the police bangs your door down.