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Cringely On Electronic Tapping

Posted by michael on from the we-love-you-too-george-dyson dept.

sckienle writes "Robert X. Cringely, the PBS one, has an editorial discussing electronic wire-tapping and the Big Brother concerns. There isn't any new information in the article, but he does a nice summation of the state of law enforcement today. This may be a good article to show your family, friends and congressmen."

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  1. Why is this a story? by delus10n0 · · Score: 0, Troll

    OOOH! CRINGELY UPDATED! SPREAD THE WORD!

    Seriously, who really cares about what this guy has to say. He's almost as bad as the grc.com nutjob.

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    Not All Who Wander Are Lost
  2. Re:Big Brother 1.0 by geekee · · Score: 0, Troll

    ""Enemy combatants" who never fired a shot at the US get locked up without legal counsel, and without even knowing the charges against them, for over a year and counting."

    Yeah, we should let them go so they can kill more US soldiers in Afghanistan.

    "Immigrants who are muslim locked up for a year or more without access to legal counsel, and without knowing the charges against them and often there aren't any!"

    They're illegal immigrants. They've already broken at least one law.

    The sad part is no one here cares about (and many support) a number of laws such as antitrust, rent-control, power regulation, welfare, social security, tax code, etc. that all are fundamental violations of freedom, but if law enforcement bugs your phone, you cry foul. Get your priorities straight.

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  3. Re:Haul Down The Flag by Mistah+Blue · · Score: 0, Troll

    Whether you are a Believing Christian or not does not change the inevitable. Jesus IS coming back to establish His Millenial Kingdom. This is stated numerous times in The Bible. While Europe, Russia, Iran and Iraq are mentioned (either directly or the region can be inferred) in The Bible (Daniel and Revelation being relevant to this conversation), the United States of America is not mentioned.

    We (The United States of America) are not a player in the end times. So, rather than internalize the fact as the parent mentioned, I would rather suggest another thing. Because this is not just going to hurt you later.

    Accept God's Gift of Salvation through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a free gift. That way you will not suffer for eternity in the Lake of Fire.

    This link will show you The Way. http://www.hallindseyoracle.com/4steps.asp

  4. Dear Mr. Cringely... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Your annual fee of $50,000.00 is due the first of next month. Otherwise, we will no longer link to EVERY ARTICLE YOU WRITE.