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If a democracy can access these powers, so could any future dictatorship. Democracy is more fragile than some people might think. There are plenty of examples
by aussieguy1234 2y ago
If a democracy can access these powers, so could any future dictatorship.
Democracy is more fragile than some people might think. There are plenty of examples of countries that were once democracies that are now widely considered to be authoritarian i.e. Hungary, Russia after collapse of the Soviet Union.
Even democracies themselves are not perfect. Marginalised groups can still be oppressed in different ways even in a democracy.
- RunningDroid 2y ago> Even democracies themselves are not perfect. Marginalised groups can still be oppressed in different ways even in a democracy. For clear examples of this, see the democratic countries listed on this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_concentration_and_internment_camps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_concentration_and_inte...
- slimebot80 2y agoYes but that's very hight level. Democracy struggles on, and obviously existed before digital. Authorities have the right to enter the home of a suspected Russian or Chinese spy, or a pedophile, or a top level drug runner. Access to digital traffic is something worth supporting when combined with the right to protest, for advocacy, and for checks and balances in warrants. Australia isn't America.