--> Further steps toward the phasing from the era of the nation-state to the era of the supra-national include this little gem, the Uniting and Strengthening America Act (S. 1510, "USA Act") . It's a really nice little study in radical statism, which is of course the best antidote to radical fundamentalism (or so they would have us believe). For full official text, status, and info about S1510, consult:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:s.01510:
-> (please note the bill was passed WITHOUT AMENDMENT, meaning the current climate is such that they have decided there is no need to even argue these powers!)

For an alternate view of this bill, consult:
http://www.knowthecandidates.org/ktc...m#CIAspysOnYou

---> Political Activists and Demonstrators should Zero in on S.1510. The bill's provisions can be used to eradicate public dissent - - and you!
-->Make sure you don't miss an understanding of this: An entire 501C3 organization or other organization, including its members, can have their assets seized for supporting bodily acts or international causes that the U.S. Secretary of State MAY deem terrorist activity. Political activities that WERE legal prior to S.1510 may "retroactively" be deemed terrorist activity by U.S. Government.
--> Are you a terrorist? Next week you might be.
--> NOW I ASK YOU, who gains from such laws? The people? The government? Neither, it seems to me. Think about it.