RE: Tech centralisation

From: Rafal Smigrodzki (rms2g@virginia.edu)
Date: Wed Oct 16 2002 - 14:37:09 MDT


Eugen wrote:

> Technology in forms of distributed surveillance and centralized
> databases with statistical methods gives an edge to the rulers, not
> the ruled. In theory the ruled could develop decentralized software
> and user-owned infrastructure to control the LEOs, and work around
> the power monopoly handicap.
>
> In practice there's both no talent and no drive.

How about FOIA? Using the state-owned system to immediately get all the data
you want?

Rafal



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