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> This isn't the case, at least not originally. Wiretapping laws were about protecting citizens from each other. Thanks for this. I wasn't aware of this bit of
by acchow 14y ago
> This isn't the case, at least not originally. Wiretapping laws were about protecting citizens from each other.
Thanks for this. I wasn't aware of this bit of history.
But I don't care. We need to be protected from the government and need new wiretapping laws for that end.
- josh2600 14y agoI COMPLETELY agree. Also, people don't realize the global negative consequences of supplying government research grants towards analysis and monitoring of its citizenry. For more on this subject, check this out: http://thepbxblog.com/2013/05/08/how-wiretapping-in-the-us-helps-oppressive-regimes-monitor-web-traffic/ http://thepbxblog.com/2013/05/08/how-wiretapping-in-the-us-h... (DISCLAIMER: I wrote this blog this morning).