By this act the president alone is empowered to make the law, to fix in his mind what acts, words, what thoughts or looks, shall constitute such a crime.

What is this emergency act all about? Is it another name for martial law?

The attorney general conceded that the Patriot Act isn't perfect, and that it can be changed without damaging law enforcement's ability to stop terrorists,

We believe that this was an act of vandalism and we are cooperating with law enforcement officials who have already begun an investigation.

The problem you have is if you don't act on it, your ordinance ... does not comport with state law. I don't want you to get sued.

It means that through knowledge have come responsibility and hope, and through both, action.