The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has claimed that agents do not need warrants to read people’s emails, text messages and other private electronic communications, according to internal agency documents.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which obtained the documents through a Freedom of Information Act request, released the information on Wednesday.
IRS: We can read emails without warrant – The Hill’s Hillicon Valley
It will be a miracle if any part of the Bill of Rights is intact four years from now. Progressives love this guy.
One part will always remain, his favorite … the 8th Amendment
Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
Every once in a Very great while, the aclu actually does something Helpful.
ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: PRECIOUS METAL PURCHASING ACT
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Precious Metal Purchasing Act. Provides that a person who is in the business of purchasing precious metal shall obtain a proof of ownership, create a record of the sale, and verify the identity of the seller. Provides that a person who is in the business of purchasing precious metal shall not pay for the precious metal in cash and shall record the method of payment. Requires the purchaser to keep a record of the sale for one year or, if the purchase amount is over $500, for 5 years. Provides that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a petty offense and subject to a fine not exceeding $500. Provides that the Attorney General may inspect records, investigate an alleged violation, and take action to collect civil penalties.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Authorizes inspection of records by local police departments. Requires reports to law enforcement on a daily basis. Exempts persons licensed under the Pawnbroker Regulation Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3341&GAID=11&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=64562&SessionID=84
That doesn’t surprise me. Theft of metals like copper is an increasing problem:
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/02/15/left-in-the-dark-copper-thieves-rob-detroit-freeways-of-light/
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/11/china-bound-stolen-copper-seized-at-the-port-of-los-angeles.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/us/08theft.html?_r=0
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-08/business/chi-chicago-area-leads-nation-in-copper-thefts-20120308_1_thefts-insurance-claims-copper-and-other-metals
http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/3-people-arrested-in-connection-with-copper-thefts-4425002.php
http://www.justice.gov/usao/gan/press/2012/01-12-12.html
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/transportation/article/Thieves-steal-4-miles-of-copper-wire-from-light-3552820.php
… and you can easily find dozens more example.s
We can make society completely safe by eliminating the Constitution, implementing marshall law, and eliminating all dissidents.
That is what totalitarianism is all about.
Gina, again, do you ever tire of being wrong? This act is a ‘precious metals’ act, and has nothing to do with copper. Illinois has separate legislation for that…
815 ILCS 325/) Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law.
“Recyclable metal” means any copper, brass, or aluminum, or any combination of those metals, purchased by a recyclable metal dealer, irrespective of form or quantity…”
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