Topic: Card Act

FBI officials defend Section 215 of the Patriot Act, which allows the government to seize commercial records to "paint a picture" of potential terrorists. The justification for roving wiretaps is based on the ease of swapping SIM cards. The hosts argue these measures are a direct violation of constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure.

The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), also known as the "card check" bill, is discussed as a move to eliminate secret ballots in union voting. The hosts compare this legislative trend to the themes in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged," arguing that it represents a shift toward corporatism or fascism by allowing government and unions to dictate business operations.

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act, signed in May, is presented by the White House as consumer protection but contains provisions for increased data tracking. The official White House website provides summaries and videos of the legislation but lacks direct links to the full text of the bill. Critics suggest the fine print allows credit card companies to build dossiers on users for government reporting.