I thought the Patriot Act was a horrible thing

Created by evil Republicans to terrorize and spy on American citizens? Isn't that what most Democrats said when Bush enacted it? So if that's the case, why are the Democrats trying to extend it?

Senate Democrats are pushing for a short-term extension of key provisions in the Patriot Act as part of a package of must-pass measures.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is planning to ask for unanimous consent to pass an extension for a host of measures set to expire February 28, according to Senate sources. The request could be made as early as Tuesday night.

The large package of bills includes a year-long extension of three provisions of the anti-terrorism law known a the Patriot Act, as well as extensions for expiring tax provisions, including unemployment insurance, COBRA, flood insurance, the law governing the highway trust fund, the federal flood insurance program and a measure governing satellite television signals.

Like most issues, the Democrats don't care about National Security. Well actually, let me rephrase that. They don't care about National Security when the Republicans are in charge. Now that they have the White House it is a priority. To them it is just like any other political issue. They take what ever side will garnish them more votes. The fact that they might endanger American lives doesn't enter into the equation. It's all about power to them.