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Everyone in the NSA swears to uphold the Constitution, not objecting to lawful, peaceful protests should be a no brainer that goes without saying[0]. Hopefully
by malandrew 13y ago
Everyone in the NSA swears to uphold the Constitution, not objecting to lawful, peaceful protests should be a no brainer that goes without saying[0]. Hopefully they post this on an internal bulletin board for their employees as well. It would have been nice if they had made a statement to the effect that they will not collect any information on people participating in the protests.
[0] First Amendment excerpt: "... the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances ..."
- mikeash 13y agoIt's like saying, "I will not kill you today." The literal meaning is innocent, but the fact that it was stated at all has terrifying implications.
- lsiebert 13y agoI doubt they can avoid hoovering people, protesters or not. Plus, even if they don't, other government groups may. I would recommend turning off your phone before heading to a protest. Well before, maybe leave it at home even, as turning off your phone nearby to a protest may be just as noticeable as having your phone there.