Pubdate: Fri, 11 May 2007
Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)
Copyright: 2007 The Charlotte Observer
Contact:  http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78
Author: D.H. Michon

PATRIOT ACT ENCOURAGES POLICE OVERREACHING

In response to "Judge sent to new job; police had complaints" (May 
5): The story about Judge Norelli being reassigned after police 
complaints is incredible.

Defense attorneys are an equal party before the bench -- would we 
allow them the same power?

The drug war is responsible for this kind of incident. It weakened 
the Constitution so much that it couldn't withstand the Patriot Act's 
worst abuses.

D.H. Michon

Eau Claire, Wis.
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