Hayworth: You've Got Nothing to Worry About

An article about Arizona's reaction to the new revelations about the NSA data-mining program included a quote from Bush apologist J.D. Hayworth:

"It's sad that the security and civil liberties of the American people are being
used as political theater," said Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz. "The fact is that
if you don't associate with terrorists you have nothing to worry about. But if
you're planning another attack on American soil . . . you better stay off the
phone."

We have nothing to worry about? The telecommunication companies illegally handed over the phone records of millions of Americans to the NSA. Why? So they Administration can go fishing for a needle in a haystack. Why would terrorists have to worry about being caught talking on the phone when the NSA is sending FBI agents out on leads that end up being the pizza delivery guy?

It is sad when our Constitutional freedoms are being eroded away and the Imperial Presidency stomps all over the rule of law. It's very sad when our Congressman plays into it and repeats the same fearmongering rhetoric.