Since Patriot Act, spying abuses trickling down: #tellusatoday

We asked our followers on Twitter what they thought of law enforcement spying on our cellphones. Comments edited for clarity and grammar:

I have said since the inception of the Patriot Act that the abuses would trickle down to local law enforcement.

—@chillinginak

I'm not worried. If they are being professional, they will care only about what's necessary to know that could harm us or be illegal.

—@ResoluteRenee

I have nothing to hide.

—@OKboots

Do we have freedom anymore? I feel trapped by my own government that is supposed to be my protector and leader.

—@Kelsie850

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