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I'm not convinced that all of those responsible for dragnet surveillance did so because of terrorists. I'm convinced some of them, most likely those who gave i
by ionised 10y ago
I'm not convinced that all of those responsible for dragnet surveillance did so because of terrorists.
I'm convinced some of them, most likely those who gave it the green light in the first place, did so because they recognised what an incredible effective implement of population control it is.
It's less about the terrorism and more about a safety net for the entrenched and privileged in a future of massive civil unrest.
- spoonie 10y agoI think you're inferring malicious intent when a simpler explanation is money. Maybe those who green lighted this saw an opportunity to poor endless funds into their defense contractor friends' businesses.