|
|
Frank McEnulty on Homeland SecurityNew American Independent Party nominee for President |
"Walk softly and carry a big stick" was excellent advice. I propose that we stick to that advice by greatly reducing our presence overseas and focusing our attention on the defense of our country.
Democrats: Strengthen some parts of Patriot Act and change other parts.
Republicans: The Patriot Act is used to track terrorist activity.
Frank: In some ways the Patriot Act is the scariest thing to happen to the civil liberties of the American People since the founding of our country. Not all provisions of the Act are bad, but I think it was cobbled together too quickly and may be far too overreaching in the long run.
A: Yes.
Q: Should law enforcement agencies have greater discretion to monitor domestic communications, to prevent future terrorist attacks?
A: No.
Q: Should the US hold foreign states accountable for terrorists who operate in their country?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the creation of a federal identification card system?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support long-term use of National Guard troops to supplement the armed forces in assignments overseas?
A: No. Terrorism is more of an international criminal issue and should be treated as such by our working together with the other governments of the world to find and punish all terrorists.