Patriot Act represents largest loss of liberty

I find that I am extremely confused by a current political movement. Perhaps you, your staff or your readers could help me to understand.
I see and hear a great deal about a Tea Party. At their rally there was a sign which said, “Liberty once lost is lost forever.” This must be an indictment of the Patriot Act, which is the largest infringement on individual rights since the alien and sedition acts. If this…