i just watched the news. the US govt just opened Joe Shmo's personal mail. what is that???

Sure, i can vaguely understand tehm breaking the locks on my suitcase as i come back and claiming that they are not liable.

i gotta say, if THEY gambled and lost, they gotta apologize! i mean get an X-ray that works, or a tech that can read it properly.

and the MAIL?!? i mean, WHY???

being the paranoid freak that I am (I've read 1984 at least seven times) could you provide a link or some more info?

Seth Gekko help us out here! I believe the post office has the right to open and inspect certain types of mail! Am I right?

Yes, you are being a little psycho paranoid! Lots of novels deal with stuff like this and big brother watching you, so enjoy your reading....I read them for pleasure, not for the gospel!

Higly reccommend Greg Iles, "Footprints of God" it will really freak you out!

Charlie

I know they can open media mail.

Media mail is all that can be opened, and the customer is informed of that . . . .

Burg, can you be more specific? Your post is rather confusing, and it's tough to understand just what is involved here . . . .

Possibly, if there was a court order allowing the postal inspectors to do it, maybe it could happen, but, I seriously doubt it . . .

don't really know. just a 3 minute blip on the news here in japan. the guy was irate that "the govt" allowed his mail to be opened, but from what i could catch, it seemed like they did not read the letter--at least that is what "they" claim, though the guy could not believe it...it may make YOUR news tonight!

check the 4th amendent

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

this president is attempting to override a document that was written in 1776. congressman conyer is holding meeting to determine if the president has violated the 4th amendent,