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Canada's Internet Surveillance Bill: Not Dead After All

Posted by samzenpus on from the not-so-fast dept.

First time accepted submitter Maow writes "Despite a recent story claiming that Canada's Bill C-30, covering internet surveillance, has died a 'lonely' death, the minister responsible claims otherwise. 'Public Safety Minister Vic Toews is denying reports that the Harper government intends to quietly shelve its controversial online surveillance bill, C-30.' Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning, Toews insisted the legislation was moving ahead. He has previously stated this is the bill that you either support, 'or you stand with the child pornographers.'"

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  1. Better argument. by busyqth · · Score: 5, Funny

    He has previously stated this is the bill that you either support, 'or you stand with the child pornographers.'"

    How lame. He needs to spice this up: Either you support his bill, or you are a child pornographer.

    Now that has some zing.

  2. GodDAMN by CanHasDIY · · Score: 5, Funny

    What an absolute fucking douchebag this guy is...

    Also, judging from the picture in TFA, very likely a comic book supervillian as well...

    Dr. Douche? Fagneto? Somebody help me out here...

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    An enigma, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in bacon and cheese
    1. Re:GodDAMN by Capt.DrumkenBum · · Score: 5, Insightful

      What an absolute fucking douchebag this guy is...

      In my experience, being a douchebag is a requirement for a career in politics.

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      If I were God, wouldn't I protect my churches from acts of me?
  3. Think of the Children! by AarghVark · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Funny how people often use the excuse "think of the children" when asking you to give up your rights and freedoms.

    I am thinking of the children. Children who will one day not enjoy the rights I had if I do not fight for those rights today.