Pentagon Seeks A Loophole In The Privacy Act

Posted by timothy on Saturday June 19, 2004 @06:32AM from the war-with-oceania-continues dept.

CygnusXII writes "As reported over @ wired.com. It seems that Homeland Security isn't the only govermental body wanting to keep a database on the good old U.S. population. 'The bill would allow Pentagon intelligence agents to work undercover and question American citizens and legal residents without having to reveal that they are government agents. That exemption currently applies only to law enforcement officials working on criminal cases and to the CIA, which is prohibited from operating in the United States.' Kinda adds a whole new meaning to 'We want you!', or should it be 'We want all your secrets'?"

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Re:they can but..... by Whumpsnatz · 2004-06-19 14:57 · Score: 1, Flamebait

I hadn't heard of this before, but it's certainly plausible. Just another link in the chain.

I never trusted cops _or_ soldiers, and I have both in the family. Cops have been the more immediate danger, since they can kill you with impunity, and they're a constant presence. But maybe the military is being prepared for special duties in case major election fraud is exposed. And with the loyal support of a sizeable minority for ANYTHING the current administration does, it'll likely get very ugly.

Tread carefully. Be prepared. Keep fighting.