In a meeting with privacy advocates, Ashcroft reaffirmed his commitment to privacy indicating that he is willing to grant law enforcement the tools it needs to combat crime, but not at the expense of individual liberty or privacy. However, I have no doubt that Ashcroft will endure considerable pressure from FBI Director Freeh and others in the agency who have no regard for individual liberty but want only to protect their ability to snoop on individual citizens at will. Therefore, to help the Attorney General stand strong, he should hear from each and every one of you on this matter. Carnivore is currently on the Attorney General's desk awaiting his signature and we ask that you write as soon as possible to let your voice be heard on this issue. Lisa Dean is vice president of the Free Congress Foundation's Center for Technology Policy.
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