THE SEAN HANNITY SHOW

The Patriot Act Needs Reform Rand Paul spent part of yesterday attacking the future of the Patriot Act.   "For those people who say it's okay to take my information, take as much as you want," stated Paul yesterday during a Senate filibuster, "Those people will have to explain why people around the world are going to say 'we are alarmed at that and we want some protections."  He went on to say, "There are those around this world who will want those protections, if they're going to use American email they're going to want to know where and how their information is protected." You can listen to Paul's full statement on Hannity.com.  Look, the Patriot Act was never designed to collect all of our information.  The government should not have the ability to get information unless they have some suspicion and some probable cause that you've committed a crime.  It really is that simple. The bottom line is, the government should not be accumulating data on innocent Americans.  The fear is that the information collected could be used against those who might disagree with Washington's policies.  If you don't think that can happen, spend some time looking at how the IRS has continually targeted conservatives.  Government can, and has, abused its power and it's up to us conservatives to prevent that from happening.  Don't misunderstand me.  I support the Patriot Act, I think there's just a need for reform.  I don't trust Big Government.  I don't trust Obama's Government. Legend A remarkable battle in Vietnam fought by Sgt. Roy Benavidez has been declassified and transformed into a riveting tale by author, Eric Blehm in his new book, LEGEND.  Via Penguin Random House:  On May 2, 1968, Sergeant Benavidez was on his way to breakfast at Loc Ninh Special Forces Camp, where his unit was stationed in South Vietnam, when he saw badly damaged helicopters returning from the north, the crews describing ground fire like nothing they had seen before. After one wounded crewman died in Roy's arms, and overhearing urgent pleas and muffled explosions coming in on a nearby radio, Roy volunteered to join the rescue effort. Without hesitation, he jumped into a departing helicopter, carrying only a medical bag, an eight-inch knife, and a bottle of Tabasco sauce.  What followed would become legend in the Special Operations community, earning Roy that very moniker. Flown into the foray of battle by the courageous pilots and crew of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, Roy jumped from the hovering aircraft and ran nearly 100 yards through withering enemy fire. Despite being immediately and severely wounded, he reached the perimeter of the decimated team, provided medical care and encouragement, and proceeded to organize an extraordinary defense and rescue. During the hours-long battle, he was shot and hit by grenade shrapnel dozens of times, yet he refused to abandon his efforts until every survivor was out of harm's way. Carrying the last wounded man to the helicopter for evacuation, Roy was attacked one last time, by an NVA soldier wielding a bayonet. Benavidez endured more than thirty bullet, bayonet and shrapnel wounds to rescue his fellow soldiers, and was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor by President Reagan in 1981. On November 29, 1998Two weeks ago, Blehm traveled to Fort Sam Houston cemetery and placed a copy of his book at Benavidez's grave. He signed the book, "Sir, in honor of your life of service and the lives of your brethren who fought and died in Vietnam. I hope I've honored them and you with this book." To purchase a copy of LEGEND, click here.