> > Easy to roll out mass increases of police powers and surveillance without any real opposition > Sure, but as the pandemic resolves, opposition comes back

> > Easy to roll out mass increases of police powers and surveillance without any real opposition > Sure, but as the pandemic resolves, opposition comes back Have we seen examples of governments relinquishing surveillance powers after the events that spurred the increase? The patriot act is still a thing in the US, and it's been almost two decades since 9/11.