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FBI Seizes Library Computers Without Warrant
An anonymous reader writes "Two FBI agents walked into a public library in Maryland, without a warrant, and walked out with two computers. The library director agreed to release the machines to these smooth-talking feds. According to the article, the director of Frederick County Public Libraries indicated that this was the third time in his 10 years there that the FBI had requested records, but the first time they had come without a court order. The director seemed to indicate no regrets, stating 'It was a decision I made on my experience and the information given to me.' He further justified his actions, noting that the agents indicated specific computers they needed (of the several dozen in the library) and further that they 'had an awful lot of information.'" The library director speculated whether the raid may have involved the Bruce Ivins / anthrax case, musing "Obviously it coincided with the events everyone is talking about," but he said the agents hadn't mentioned it.
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Otherwise, last I heard, it's call theft.
1. Impersonate FBI agent
2. Take computers
3. Profit!
Man, and to think it is that easy and was in front
of our eyes all this time.
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You are being MICROattacked, from various angles, in a SOFT manner.
Or am I committing a crime when I ask for extra napkins at McDonalds?
Only if you're a cop and acting without a properly authorized napkin seizure warrant.
This is why they sometimes give you way too many napkins, ketchup, straws and everything at fast food places. It tells you that the place is frequented by cops, and it's not good business if customers run out of napkins and can't ask for more... So they give you more than you need, just in case you're a cop.