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What's interesting is the justification for this change. It is not the typical "oh no terrorism" or "think of the children". Its specifically "nation states wit
by rocqua 4y ago
What's interesting is the justification for this change. It is not the typical "oh no terrorism" or "think of the children". Its specifically "nation states with an offensive cyber programme" (e.g. China, Russia, probably not US because ally). That is a new argumentation for an expansion of powers, and to me it feels like a better one (note, I have no idea whether this expansion of powers actually is limited to only the stated goal).
- BlargMcLarg 4y agoI don't see why "oh no China" is any better than "oh no groomers". It's the usual, they provide some rationalities, they provide some numbers as to the problem, but the predicted effects are largely missing numbers and the entire thing comes across as fearmongering. And of course, an absolutely certainty that these things are necessary "for the good of the country/people". Bonus points: it is proposed after a related event happened just recently.
- rocqua 4y agoI think its a better excuse, because I believe the danger of terrorists / danger to children are exagerated, whilst I believe the danger of Chinese hacking is much more real.