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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk
Justice Scalia actually addresses your very question in his dissent:
"Solving crimes is a noble objective,” he concluded, “ but it occupies a lower place in the American pantheon of noble objectives than the protection of our people from suspicionless law enforcement searches. The Fourth Amendment must prevail.”http://www.balloon-juice.com/2013/06...r-cheek-swabs/ |
and he's right!!
some support some portions of the constitution, and rail against others. if it's sacred for those who support the 2nd, how can it not be regarding the fourth?
'I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.'
James Madison