[The_Rorschach]

The honest answer will be somewhat disappointing unfortunately:

I'm simply not sure.

Both, the the second act is far more potentially dangerous, allow the government indiscrete powers. . .But the ability to declare wars which will be fought by others without consent of the people, is also an indiscrete power. The potential for massive collateral damage, in terms of life and property, is greater now than at any point in recorded history. Both Hobbes and Locke agreed the most basic right is the right to life, therefore protecting the innocents from unwarranted and undeserved death should be the governments most important duty. .

.But at what cost? Shall we now sacrifice freedom for security, as our Forefathers have warned us against, Mister Franklin in particular? I dislike the bills, but I cannot help but acknowledge they are necessary considering the world's political climate. . .But God help us when the day comes that another Nero comes to power.

That possibilities frightens me far more than any loss of life due to isolated terrorist strikes.