I'm sure you've heard in recent months about that the Bush administration had been granting "warrantless" wiretaps of communications between suspected Al Qaeda operatives and those in the country.

Alot would agree that the Bush administrations has acted illegally, infringing the privacy of others. While the administration argues that such bold actions are necessary to defeat the enemy, critics are calling for the President to be censured or even impeached.

This may lead into a larger debate? Such as, should a government be able to exert so much power in times of uncertainty?

Discuss.