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While I agree that the $7B spent on TSA is a waste, I can't agree with his conclusion that we should spend it on other security measures. That just leads to mor

by mark-r 11y ago

While I agree that the $7B spent on TSA is a waste, I can't agree with his conclusion that we should spend it on other security measures. That just leads to more "wiretap all the citizens" initiatives.

__z 11y ago
Bruce Schneier is completely and 100% against wiretapping all citizens.
privong 11y ago
He does say "I'd rather see that money spent on intelligence and investigation". And I think it's evident from his other writings that "intelligence and investigation" refer to focused and targeted efforts, rather than dragenet surveillance.
- mark-r 11y ago
  Undoubtedly that's what Bruce would prefer, but what do you think are the odds it would turn out that way?
  - privong 11y ago
    Similar to the odds that money would actually be taken away from the TSA's budget :)
omgitstom 11y ago
7BN is like 250K for each public school in the US