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NSA programs similar to the latest (broad interception of specific types of communications) were defunded and shut down during the height of the cold war. They
by cobrausn 13y ago
NSA programs similar to the latest (broad interception of specific types of communications) were defunded and shut down during the height of the cold war. They had more to be afraid of than we do and still weren't willing to give the NSA this much power.
Also, before we go there, yes I am aware they also did a lot of other horrible things, but we're talking about the NSA and their activities as related to the fourth amendment right now.
- rayiner 13y agoSource?
- mbyrne 13y agoI prefer mine Open.
- cobrausn 13y agoIt was featured here previously on HN. I'll dig for it, and update this comment with an edit when I find it. EDIT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_SHAMROCK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_SHAMROCK It does appear as though it was shut down the moment it came under scrutiny before a proper debate could be had about the legality of it.