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FTC Wants Secret Spam Investigation Powers

Posted by simoniker on from the spam-tapping-shock dept.

PingXao writes "Amidst the various anti-spam efforts underway in Washington, the FTC surprised lawmakers by saying they need to be able to secretly investigate the worst-offending spammers, according to a Washington Post article. I'm generally against government secrecy, but quietly investigating spammers isn't as bad as secret courts and arrests. Is this acceptable, or another mis-step down the slippery slope?"

2 of 264 comments (clear)

  1. Penile Envy by svvampy · · Score: 0, Troll

    C'mon, we know they just want to be on the cutting edge. Or is taxidermy a more appropriate comparison?

  2. Re:freedom by Caseman13 · · Score: 0, Troll

    fine take your freedom and VOICE IT IN YOUR OWN MAILBOX! cause no one else wants to here it!

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