From: "Mark" 

Well, they're not asking you give up your rights, you're free to call
whomever you like, but if that person is of interest they're going to want
to know what he's saying back to you.

Here's a timely podcast of Judge Posner, a bit over 40 minutes long, but interesting.
http://instapundit.com/archives/032228.php

"Robert G Lewis"  wrote in message
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> "Mark"  wrote in message
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>> "Rich Gauszka"  wrote in message
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>>> Nope - Don't think the end is near at all -
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>> Oh c'mon Rich, my comment was aimed at a generic mindset, not at any
>> particular geographic area.
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>>>just that the area is quite volatile and Bush Administration policies
>>>have added fuel to the fire.
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>> Yes it is, and yes his policies have. 
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>>> Wasn't it you before the Turkish airstrikes on Northern Iraq that said
>>> Turkey would stay out of the area?
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>> I doubt that I said that; but it's possible in some context or another.
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>>> It's the Bushies that are spouting the we are doomed give up your rights
>>> mantra.
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>> I've not heard that particular mantra.
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>>> My feeling is the world has always been dangerous - live with it - and
>>> keep our rights
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>> The point you've been unable to grasp to date, is that you won't be
>> living with it, and your rights are moot when you're dead.
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> First you say
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>> I've not heard that particular mantra.
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> then you say
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>> The point you've been unable to grasp to date, is that you won't be
>> living with it, and your rights are moot when you're dead.
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> Thanks for the laugh.
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