Ashcroft, Ellison Win 'Big Brother' Privacy Awards

GuyMannDude writes "Reuters is reporting that Privacy International's 4th Annual US "Big Brother" Awards have been announced at the 12th Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy. Ashcroft won "Worst Government Official" and Ellison won "Worst Corporate Invader". Couldn't have happened to a pair of nicer guys."

Comments

Re:If you don't like the govt

[topside420]

... then just use crypto. It's up to you to take care of this, not some whinebag "committee".

Why should I have to use crypto? Why can't the government get a search warrant or goto a judge if they want to see my emails.

If I don't like something about the government, its my duty to try and change that. Thats what patriotism is about. Fighting for whats right, not being a passive wuss. Sure, I may use crypto for now if I need or want to, but that shouldn't stop me, or the community, from fighting unconstitutional laws.

Ashcroft

[djmitche]

Has anyone noticed that many of Ashcroft's actions since he's risen to power are being challenged and defeated in the courts? A couple have even garnered harsh criticism of Ashcroft & co. from the presiding judge. Looks like they will appeal most of the cases all the way to the Supreme Court, and most are regarding constutional issues which the court will likely hear and rule on.

I didn't hear his swearing in personally, but I'll bet part of his oath was to uphold the Constitution..

How many cases will he have to lose on grounds that he acted unconstitutionally before someone takes action to remove him from office?

Re:Ashcroft

[vegetablespork]

About as many as he can present until the 2004 election, I imagine. But unless Bush really botches the "war," he's probably a shoo-in to get elected. (Note, I said "elected," not "re-elected.")