Bush claims new powers

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Lance

I believe Abraham Lincoln was the last president that did this openly without the consent of Congress.

WASHINGTON — President Bush quietly has claimed sweeping new powers to open Americans’ mail without a judge’s warrant.

Bush asserted the new authority Dec. 20 after signing legislation that overhauls some postal regulations. He then issued a “signing statement” that declared his right to open mail under emergency conditions, contrary to existing law and contradicting the bill he had just signed, according to experts who have reviewed it.

A White House spokeswoman disputed claims that the move gives Bush any new powers, saying the Constitution allows such searches.

To the spokeswoman who says the Constitution allows such searches I say: Where?

The Constitution does not allow such.

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2 Responses to “Bush claims new powers”

  1. Ryan, on March 7th, 2008 at 7:49 am Said:

    The bill of rights is more of a footnote, really. Who really reads all those damn amendments, anyway?

  2. sevnetus, on March 8th, 2008 at 3:00 am Said:

    This is all so sad because I logged in to that other thing, and I say peace, else greet my red right hand..

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