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From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 14:59:16 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Jeff.Hodges () KingsMountain com Date: June 9, 2006 11:01:30 AM EDT To: dave () farber net Subject: Re: [IP] more on Who they are spying on For IP if you wish.There's two pieces to this thread: (1) techniques/policies used in "fighting"
terrorism, and (2) whether the present administration is utilizing/developing/applying the latter in a lawful manner.WRT (1), Bruce Schneier's book "Beyond Fear" (ISBN:0387026207) has a chapter devoted to exactly this -- Chp 15 "Fighting Terrorism". Said chapter also
touches on why (2) is (in general) of concern wrt (1). Apropos quote: "... The problem with giving powers like this [e.g.USA-PATRIOT] to the state is that they are far more likely to be used for the benefit of those in power than to protect citizens, and the reason the U.S. Constitution and the court system have put limits on police power is that
these limits make all citizens more secure. ..." JeffH ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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