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michael
on from the don't-worry,-we're-way-ahead-of-you dept.
lbedford writes "As linked from Karlin Lillington's blog, the Canadians are struggling with big brother style laws coming through. The Canadian Privay Commissioner, George Radwanski, has this to say: 'The fundamental human right of privacy in Canada is under assault as never before.'"
If I didn't live in the states...
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heldlikesound
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....I would feel bad for them.
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Re:And more frightening yet...
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uncoveror
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The saddest thing is that the Canadian parliament, just like all the legislators on the globe will ignore George Radwanski, and others like him. They will not let this opportunity to grab power pass. Global totalitarianism will probably come to pass, followed by World War III, which will probably be Christianity vs. Islam, followed by a new dark age. Einstein said he did not know how we would fight World War III, but he did know how we would fight World War IV. With sticks and stones.
All I have to say is this is no good. I was planning on moving to Canada if the Patriot Act II is passed. Oh well, any good tech jobs in Mexico?
if only they could follow up ...
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duck+'o+death
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Well, they might be destroying our privacy, but they can't do anything about it. The great thing about living up here in Canada, as you all know, is the eight month winters. My *mailman* doesn't even get to my house this time of year. I'd like to see the police try to follow up a warrant anywhere in town when the mail can't even get delivered...
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Canada has a *Privacy Commissioner*?
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0x0d0a
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Why the hell don't we in the US have a privacy commissioner? That's not fair!
Re:What a surprise....
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Soko
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This bill will pass unless it is so far out there that even the parliament members can consciously vote in favor of this.
You forget that under our crippled system, the PM currently decides what will pass and what won't. For those not in the know, the PM can severaly discipline any member of his party that doesn't vote as the PMs caucus decides. With a majority government, the PM is basically a dictator. Ergo, if Jean wants it passed, it gets passed.
In Canada, when you write to your MP, you always, always, always send a copy to the PM and the Minister responsible for the legislation you're commenting on - in this case
The Honourable Elinor Caplan Minister of National Revenue 555 Mackenzie Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K10 0L5 - just so you know.
What will Canadian citizens do about it? Nothing, just look at how many posts there are. (9)
Hey, it's bloody cold tonight - my cable connection just thawed out enough for me to respond, and I'm in Southern Ontario. Winter^H^H^Hnipeg won't be able to respond until, say April???;-)
Soko
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....I would feel bad for them.
Cloud City Digital: DVD Production at its cheapest/finest
The saddest thing is that the Canadian parliament, just like all the legislators on the globe will ignore George Radwanski, and others like him. They will not let this opportunity to grab power pass. Global totalitarianism will probably come to pass, followed by World War III, which will probably be Christianity vs. Islam, followed by a new dark age. Einstein said he did not know how we would fight World War III, but he did know how we would fight World War IV. With sticks and stones.
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All I have to say is this is no good. I was planning on moving to Canada if the Patriot Act II is passed. Oh well, any good tech jobs in Mexico?
Well, they might be destroying our privacy, but they can't do anything about it. The great thing about living up here in Canada, as you all know, is the eight month winters. My *mailman* doesn't even get to my house this time of year. I'd like to see the police try to follow up a warrant anywhere in town when the mail can't even get delivered ...
Don't put salt in your eyes.
Why the hell don't we in the US have a privacy commissioner? That's not fair!
May we never see th
This bill will pass unless it is so far out there that even the parliament members can consciously vote in favor of this.
;-)
You forget that under our crippled system, the PM currently decides what will pass and what won't. For those not in the know, the PM can severaly discipline any member of his party that doesn't vote as the PMs caucus decides. With a majority government, the PM is basically a dictator. Ergo, if Jean wants it passed, it gets passed.
In Canada, when you write to your MP, you always, always, always send a copy to the PM and the Minister responsible for the legislation you're commenting on - in this case
The Honourable Elinor Caplan
Minister of National Revenue
555 Mackenzie Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K10 0L5
- just so you know.
What will Canadian citizens do about it? Nothing, just look at how many posts there are. (9)
Hey, it's bloody cold tonight - my cable connection just thawed out enough for me to respond, and I'm in Southern Ontario. Winter^H^H^Hnipeg won't be able to respond until, say April???
Soko
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm." - Anonymous