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It is an interesting data point in understanding Burgess' world-view that he phrases it like that: "but in this country, we're subject to the rule of law". It'
by BLKNSLVR 2y ago
It is an interesting data point in understanding Burgess' world-view that he phrases it like that: "but in this country, we're subject to the rule of law".
It's an incredibly superior thing to say, effectively: It's OK, we're the good guys.
He's really presenting no comprehension (or admission) of any possible downside. Even if they are the good guys, bad shit is more likely to happen when you think you're a knight in shining armour that can do no wrong.
- autoexec 2y agoHe says "in this country, we're subject to the rule of law" but that would automatically mean that they don't get access to encrypted content, instead what he means is "in this country, we will strong-arm corporations into letting us violate people's rights and if that doesn't work we will rewrite laws so we can do whatever we want anyway" which tells you just how much "rule of law" means for those in power.