The government can now delve into personal and private records of individuals even if they cannot be directly connected to a terrorist or foreign government. Bank records, e-mails, library records, even the track of discount cards at grocery stores can be obtained on individuals without establishing any connection to a terrorist before a judge. According to the Los Angeles Times, Al Qaeda uses sophisticated encryption devices freely available on the Internet that cannot be cracked. So the terrorists are safe from cyber-snooping, but we're not.
Molly IvinsI still believe in Hope - mostly because there's no such place as Fingers Crossed, Arkansas.
Molly IvinsCalifornia is now close to spending more on prisons than it does on higher education - surely the death warrant of a civilization.
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