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Government Internet Surveillance Up

Posted by michael on from the sky's-the-limit dept.

Harvey Manfrenjensenton writes "According to this story at Newhouse News Service, the assault on Americans' rights known as the Patriot Act, passed by Congress in October, has produced results that are as disturbing -- and rampant -- as could have been anticipated. Law enforcement used to need a court order to tap your phone, read your mail, etc. Now they just need a whim. ISP's and Telcos can barely keep up with the volume of requests by Feds wanting to read your email." EFF's analysis of the Patriot Act is good reading.

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  1. Re:Good. by ari_j · · Score: 1, Redundant

    To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin: "He who would sacrifice a little bit of liberty in exchange for any amount of safety does not deserve either."