The CIA is supposed to be a civilian agency, separate from the military. If Gen. Hayden is confirmed as it's head, the separation is finished, and we are that much closer to a military dominated government. In the long run, this is a danger to our Constitutional liberties. Gen. Hayden already seems to have a problem with the Fourth Amendment, and it's prohibition of warrentless searches of United States citizens.
One of my favorite liberty quotes:
"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. "
*my caps
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This is very clear. If we give up Constitutional guarantees, we start down a slippery slope to fascism and dictatorship. Is this what we are fighting for? Is this what our forefathers fought for?
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