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> The existing security has worked fine. Agreed 100%. But I don't know, and I'm betting you don't either - how much surveillance information has been fed from
by pnathan 11y ago
> The existing security has worked fine.
Agreed 100%. But I don't know, and I'm betting you don't either - how much surveillance information has been fed from the Three Letter Agencies through backdoor measures to ensure that things have worked fine.
I'm all for being against security theater and police states. I'm not an anarchist though: I believe security forces have a valid place in society. My basic question is: "How much of the hoopla being put in place for Super Bowl 50 is reasonably lawful, useful, and coherent with the American tradition of liberty". Because I'm quite prepared to bet that a non-zero amount is, as well as a non-zero amount isn't.
- DrScump 11y agoIts deterrent value has worked fine. No actual attack has been attempted thus far, so you can't judge how well it "works" until then.
- jlgaddis 11y agoReminds me of an old joke about elephant repellant. I forget exactly how it goes ... Person A: (something about elephant repellant) Person B: But there's no elephants around here! Person A: See? It's working!
- pnathan 11y agoA stroke well put by. But what if you are in elephant country, and you have both repellent and a tasty elephant snack - yet no elephants showed up. Perhaps it works? Or perhaps they are down the valley having a party. Hard to say more without fundamental knowledge. :-)