Response to Chapter 5- Privacy

I'm interested in discussing how the Patriot Act impacts American's privacy. It's something that is discussed by the media frequently. I can't make up my mind about as to whether the Patriot Act allows the government to go to far. In one way I'm sure that it does. Historically speaking, the goverment or certain goverment individuals always end up abusing their ability to investigate citizen's private lives. On the other hand, many criminals have been caught and prosecuted because of these investigations. I feel like I don't have anything to hide so I've never worried too much about my private life being invaded. Maybe since I'm a Democrat and a proponent of social justice I should be worried than I am!