A bill on Gov. Bob Taft's desk right now is drawing a lot of criticism, NewsChannel5 reported.If the government is providing "free" public schools and medical care isn't the police state inevitable?
One state representative said it resembles Gestapo-style tactics of government, and there could be changes coming on the streets of Ohio's small towns and big cities.
The Ohio Patriot Act has made it to the Taft's desk, and with the stroke of a pen, it would most likely become the toughest terrorism bill in the country. The lengthy piece of legislation would let police arrest people in public places who will not give their names, address and birth dates, even if they are not doing anything wrong.
WEWS reported it would also pave the way for everyone entering critical transportation sites such as, train stations, airports and bus stations to show ID.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Bill Would Allow Arrests For No Reason In Ohio Public Places
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