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But it's to prevent attacks in the short-term. If passing these laws were more immediately damaging than an actual attack (ie moving long-term consequences up)
by mLuby 9y ago
But it's to prevent attacks in the short-term. If passing these laws were more immediately damaging than an actual attack (ie moving long-term consequences up) they might stop doing this.
- saltmanisacuck 9y agoThe big question is "damaging to who?" Laws that give the government broad surveillance power give money and power to defense contractors (reliable political donors), and give power to the political group that currently holds power. These laws damage freedom for all citizens, and they undercut political opponents. As such, the laws might be harmful to democracy, but are valued by those who have power and wish to further consolidate it.