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Yes, but the post above was saying that the English electorate is particularly docile to surveillance - I have seen nothing to indicate there is a difference be
by Brakenshire 13y ago
Yes, but the post above was saying that the English electorate is particularly docile to surveillance - I have seen nothing to indicate there is a difference between the Scottish and English in that respect. Where are the protests in Edinburgh and Glasgow indicating this upswell of opposition? I'd definitely be glad to see them.
It's possible that the SNP have different attitudes, which they would bring with them into independence, but they have not taken a public stand on the issue, and of course they have no track record either way because the devolved government does not have power in that area.
- arethuza 13y agoActually, the Scottish Justice Minister "has written to the UK government stating that intelligence gathering should not be abused": http://www.scotsman.com/news/gchq-fears-call-for-assurances-over-spying-on-scots-1-2973881 http://www.scotsman.com/news/gchq-fears-call-for-assurances-... [NB I am not an SNP supporter, although I am in favour of Scottish independence]
- summerdown2 13y agoAlthough it's nice to see a politician taking an interest, that's the mildest possible letter. The reason I say this is I can't imagine any politician, of any party not agreeing with it. "Of course," they'll say. "Intelligence gathering should not be abused. Next." If a politician actually wanted something to change, I think they'd write a more focussed letter, with actual demands for things to change - eg how long data should be stored, independent inquiries, codified powers, public reporting of statistics on surveillance, etc.