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Your replied to "They are seeking the ability to tap anything they want, any time they want" which is unfettered wiretapping with "You really think a world with
by jeromec 16y ago
Your replied to "They are seeking the ability to tap anything they want, any time they want" which is unfettered wiretapping with "You really think a world with no law enforcement is a better one?"
I am talking only about the ability of the FBI to conduct court ordered wiretaps.
Yes, you are only talking about court ordered wiretaps, but I'm wary about actual implementation of wiretaps, and for good reason, as I posted about factual historic illegal wiretapping as recently as 2002.
Yes, I certainly did read the article. I take an interest in matters of politics, government vigilance, and rights infringements I wish more Americans would. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for legal law enforcement, and aiding those tasked with doing their job while not trampling civil rights and liberties. I happen to think there are wise and unwise ways to go about it. For example, suspending habeas corpus, the right to due process, as George Bush did by citing national security, and which was reversed by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional, I think is unwise. I also don't think terrorists will stop and think, oh well, they've got their country wiretapped, so there is no way to carry out attacks now...