There's a problem in doing so. Traditional US law makes no assumptions. Both Governor Gilmore and Majority Leader Armey should be applauded for taking issue with the constitutionality of law enforcement's methods and their impact on the privacy of American citizens. While the possibilities of using technology to catch criminals are endless, it is critical for law enforcement, at all levels, to use it responsibility, and that means within constitutional bounds. Lisa Dean is vice president of the Free Congress Foundation's Center for Technology Policy.
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