The Libertarian platform is first. My view follows in red.
1.2 Personal Privacy
Libertarians support the rights recognized by the Fourth Amendment to be secure in our persons,
homes, and property. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure should include records held
by third parties, such as email, medical, and library records. Only actions that infringe on the rights
of others can properly be termed crimes. We favor the repeal of all laws creating “crimes” without
victims, such as the use of drugs for medicinal or recreational purposes.
I agree with this statement 100%. The Patriot Act is in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The government has no right to listen to phone conversations or look at one's emails without the individual being officially accused of a crime and that person being notified. I like to view the term victimless crimes as an oxymoron. If someone's choices does not infringe upon the rights of others, then there is nothing wrong with it.
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