but i m going to say it. i told you so. those who believe that the entire spying program violates the constitution have been arguing not only is it unconstitutional, but it does not work. we now have proof positive from the inspector general of the justice department himself that since october 15, 2001, when the original patriot act and serving 215 wasn t he canned. not a single case, not one not one prosecution not one conviction has been helped as a result of this spying. of course when it gathers information about people it s easier to do so without getting a warrant. who wouldn t if you were in law enforcement prefer to be able to gather information without a warrant. a warrant takes time, and a warrant requires that you jump through hoops but the framers want it the government to jump through the hoops to preserve over libertying. but the framer would not have