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Who will watch the Watch List

Over the last few days, I have been noticing the saga of a CNN reporter who finds himself on the terror watch list (after reporting on the same critically some months before). He, and one of his interviewees, have applied to be taken off, but to no avail.

It is time to eliminate this assault on our liberties, as it is blatantly unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment to deprive American citizens of life, liberty and property without due process of law. Designation as a person of interest without some proceeding restricts both liberty and property interests of those so designated. Placement on the watch list restricts individual freedom of travel and the right to spend money on air transportation without undue interference. If someone is a suspected terrorist, they should be confronted immediately. The current regime is a hamhanded excuse for security.

I know I am preaching to the choir here - but it is time someone challenges this practice in court.

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