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FBI Bugging Public Libraries

zamiel writes "Bill Olds writes in the Hartford Courant: 'I know my librarian, and I believe she would tell me if the government were tracking my computer use at the library. Don't you agree? No way. There's a gag order. When the FBI uses a court order or a subpoena to gain access to library computers or a list of the names of people who have borrowed certain books, librarians can't tell anyone - not even other librarians or you. They face a stiff federal penalty if they do. It's unfair that librarians should be placed in such a position.'" The American Library Association has a page with advice to librarians and links to previous news stories on the subject.

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  1. Re:So what? by Call+Me+Black+Cloud · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Your name calling has proven to be an irrefutable argument. I stand humbled by your eloquence.

    ...makes me very happy that I am not an American
    Hey, we don't disagree on everything!