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Every civil liberty is a roadblock to total information awareness for law enforcement. No searching/entering without a warrant. No self incrimination. Miranda
by themartorana 10y ago
Every civil liberty is a roadblock to total information awareness for law enforcement. No searching/entering without a warrant. No self incrimination. Miranda rights. Speedy trial laws. Dismissal of evidence illegally obtained, even if it proves most heinous guilt.
It is for law enforcement to work within these confines because of and in protection of those liberties.
So yes... There are hundreds of intrusions that could be opened up that would allow law enforcement to have a better handle on criminals, potential criminals, and heck, anyone who might like to speak ill of such intrusions, up to and including having cameras in your bedrooms. But they're not allowed to do those things because America, and the escape from tyranny that made anyone fight for it to begin with.
But have you no doubt - these intrusions are for you only. The second a lawmaker or law enforcement officer's liberty is threatened, suddenly they're on the side of civil liberties and God Bless America.
Sorry. Bit of a rant there...