Farhana Khera : Patriot Act allows federal government to spy on innocent Americans . For 10 years , she says , FBI has targeted citizens based on race , faith , and politics . Khera : The Patriot Act is the most extreme example of what can happen when you give too much power to an unaccountable bureaucracy. Act erodes freedoms , sows fear and mistrust , and needs to be changed , she says .
Farhana Khera : Patriot Act allows federal government to spy on innocent Americans . For 10 years , she says , FBI has targeted citizens based on race , faith , and politics . Khera : FBI can question you about a Facebook post , or spy on your emails , internet , records . Act erodes freedoms , sows fear and mistrust , and needs to be changed , she says .