Like I have previously said, the gains in personal freedom that were so hard fought are being steadily eroded. The climate for changing these laws and other equally bad laws ( In most states they still arrest people for having a joint in their possession.), has come and gone. The right wing radicals and religious zealots are gaining power daily.
People like Ashcroft and his buddies should scare the hell out of any sane person. Unfortunately, outside of a few isolated cases, there is a deafening silence regarding his and the governments schemes. Remember these people at election time and vote them out, both on the national and local levels. Be afraid of them as they would love nothing better than to have you live as they see fit.

P.S. A right wing radical is not the same as a conservative.
Barton.