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your point is correct, but we have seen way too many instances where laws originating due to terrorism (patriot act comes to mind) gets abused for randomly spyi
by tehlike 10y ago
your point is correct, but we have seen way too many instances where laws originating due to terrorism (patriot act comes to mind) gets abused for randomly spying on the citizens of the united states.
Terrorism is also the underlying reason why some of these laws are not overruled and are still in place.
When the law is in place, law enforcement is free to use it, even if the intention of the law is different. It's lawful.
- wutbrodo 10y agoI'm not sure this law falls under that category. It's been around since the 1800s,far far far longer than the phenomenon of modern terrorism shaping US politics.
- tehlike 10y agohttps://www.hrw.org/news/2011/01/28/us-misuse-material-witness-statute https://www.hrw.org/news/2011/01/28/us-misuse-material-witne... I think my point is, as long as these exists there is probably less pressure to update the law?