U.S. opening some private mail in terror fight - Jan 9, 2006

First torture, then eavesdropping , now opening our mail.

CNN.com - U.S. opening some private mail in terror fight - Jan 9, 2006: "'One of our areas of responsibility is to inspect international mail coming into our country,' she said. 'We respect privacy and always keep that at the forefront, but at the same time we need to make sure we do our job in keeping U.S. citizens safe.'

Customs and Border Protection's Web site notes that 'all mail originating outside United States Customs territory that is to be delivered inside U.S. Customs territory is subject to Customs examination.'

Grant Goodman, an 81-year-old retired history professor, drew attention to the policy after a letter he received from a colleague in the Philippines was opened and resealed by Customs and Border Protection, and only then sent on to him."