Re: On January 28th, Criminals No Longer Another Face in theTampaStadium Crowd

From: Michael M. Butler (butler@comp-lib.org)
Date: Fri Feb 02 2001 - 00:25:10 MST


Chris Russo wrote:
> As with any law enforcement technology,
> this surveillance equipment will require heavy restrictions upon its
> use.
 
Enforced precisely how? Stuff disappears from property rooms all the
time. Tape? What tape?

> C'mon, haven't we all come to realize that the whole Orwellian
> scenario never happened and it's unlikely to happen as long as
> citizens don't become total sheep?

Newspeak is alive and well. 85% sheep seems ample.

> The key is to recognize and actively enforce the responsibilities
> upon the parties that stand to increase their liberties.

THE KEY IS ACCOUNTABILITY. Sorry for shouting. Do we have that today?



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