Remember that it is easy to conceal messages as low order bits in images and music.
Also recall how hard it is (supposed to be) to break 2048 bit encryption.
Given the above, I'm willing to try a fixed period of time - say 8 years - of reduced personal liberties if the government will take responsibility for the misuses.At the end of that time, a review would determine whether the law would continue for another 8 years.
"Take responsibility" might mean - each attack that gets through the new "secure/low privacy" system means everyone gets 5% back on their taxes.
"Take responsibility" might mean - in each abuse of the system, those individuals who allowed the abuse (not the agencies they work for) must each pay $10,000 for each abuse, This would include the judge who issued the "tap" order, the boss who OK'ed the use of it, the tech who added the person's name to a system for monitoring.
"Take responsibility" might mean - the "vicitms" of such abuse are awarded a minimum of $1million.
"Take responsibility" might mean - all those involved (judge, boss, tech, etc.) have their names exposed.
I understand that there are many situations where you don't want watchdog committees, etc. approving every wiretap. In those situations, a small group of people have to decide to take measures to protect our country.
There will be abuses of the system and there will be times where the proposed changes really help catch the "bad guys."
I appreciate having the government work to protect me.
I also understand that mistakes will be made. I've made a few and I'm willing to accept that others might not be perfect.
I dislike having anyone in a position where they can ruin my life with no responsibility for their actions.
I doubt if I could sue the FBI for illegally tapping my phone. Even if I could, it comes out of some legal budget and whoever did it would get a slap on the wrist.
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Personally, I doubt if the US government is willing to be responsible for the misuse of the "tools" being discussed. Therefore, I'll end up protesting having my rights taken away.
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Remember that it is easy to conceal messages as low order bits in images and music.
Also recall how hard it is (supposed to be) to break 2048 bit encryption.
Given the above, I'm willing to try a fixed period of time - say 8 years - of reduced personal liberties if the government will take responsibility for the misuses.At the end of that time, a review would determine whether the law would continue for another 8 years.
"Take responsibility" might mean - each attack that gets through the new "secure/low privacy" system means everyone gets 5% back on their taxes.
"Take responsibility" might mean - in each abuse of the system, those individuals who allowed the abuse (not the agencies they work for) must each pay $10,000 for each abuse, This would include the judge who issued the "tap" order, the boss who OK'ed the use of it, the tech who added the person's name to a system for monitoring.
"Take responsibility" might mean - the "vicitms" of such abuse are awarded a minimum of $1million.
"Take responsibility" might mean - all those involved (judge, boss, tech, etc.) have their names exposed.
I understand that there are many situations where you don't want watchdog committees, etc. approving every wiretap. In those situations, a small group of people have to decide to take measures to protect our country.
There will be abuses of the system and there will be times where the proposed changes really help catch the "bad guys."
I appreciate having the government work to protect me.
I also understand that mistakes will be made. I've made a few and I'm willing to accept that others might not be perfect.
I dislike having anyone in a position where they can ruin my life with no responsibility for their actions.
I doubt if I could sue the FBI for illegally tapping my phone. Even if I could, it comes out of some legal budget and whoever did it would get a slap on the wrist.
Personally, I doubt if the US government is willing to be responsible for the misuse of the "tools" being discussed. Therefore, I'll end up protesting having my rights taken away.
David