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> And there is no denying there has be a reasonable cause to in the last four years. Isn't this the same as saying that you don't think there should be fundame
by skrebbel 5y ago
> And there is no denying there has be a reasonable cause to in the last four years.
Isn't this the same as saying that you don't think there should be fundamental rights for people you don't agree with?
- samwillis 5y agoNot at all, it’s saying that sometimes rules have to bent in order for the intelligence services to go about their mission to protect the citizens of their country (including their rights). Sometimes potential threats come from within (even potentially from government ministers or civil servants) making them legally difficult to investigate quickly. Asking their mates to take a “quick look” is a good way of checking out if there is a problem that warrants further investigation. Having said all that, I’m no expert, I’m just a John Le Carre fan.