[moskie]

Such a bill as this one wouldn't solve all the problems. It would merely solve one of them. You should support it, hope it passes, and then demand more.

The alternative situation, where this bill does not become law, is worse. Why be against something that progresses things in the right direction? Do you demand everything be solved all at once?

[wfunction]

I would agree with you, but if it passes, it becomes a distraction that will take people's mind off the real issue.

[moskie]

There are many "real issues." This bill would address one of them.

I just think it's silly to be against this type of legislation because it doesn't solve all problems, or doesn't bigger problems. I solves a problem. That's a good thing. Maybe it will get the ball rolling towards more legislation.

If this bill passes and gets support from the public, it sets precedent that proposing and passing legislation that strips power away from the NSA isn't political suicide.