Bush Signs Renewal of Patriot Act

A day before parts of the USA Patriot Act were to expire, President Bush signed into law a renewal that will allow the government to keep using terror-fighting tools passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Bush’s signature came two days after the House gave final approval to the legislation over objections that it infringes on Americans’ privacy. The president said the law has been vital to protecting Americans from terrorists.

After months of political foaming at the mouth, most of the rabid libDonk/RINO opposition to the renewal of the Patriot Act evaporated like spilled water in the Arizona sun. Even hard-core opponents in the final analysis could do little except regale us with more tales of the evil machinations of the Tyrants of the VRWC having their way.

Now, if they would only get serious about border security…