National Intelligence Director Seeks Expansion of Spy Powers 346
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Erris writes "The Bush administration is seeking even less judicial oversight for their spying efforts both here and abroad. An AP story is discussing proposed changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act proposed by National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell. 'The changes McConnell is seeking mostly affect a cloak-and-dagger category of warrants used to investigate suspected spies, terrorists and other national security threats. The court-approved surveillance could include planting listening devices and hidden cameras, searching luggage and breaking into homes to make copies of computer hard drives.' One of their specific goals is prosecution immunity for communications companies who comply with the program, a sheild for groups that violate privacy laws in turning over information to the NSA. The article notes that 'Critics question whether the changes are needed and worry about what the Bush administration has in store, given a rash of allegations about domestic surveillance and abuse of power.'"
You know, with dumb ideas like this..... (Score:3, Funny)
If they ever detain you (Score:1, Funny)
IANAL.
As someone who voted for Ralph Nader (Score:5, Funny)
Re:As someone who voted republican... (Score:1, Funny)
As someone who voted for Cthulhu (Score:2, Funny)
Re:What happens if you catch the guy breaking in? (Score:1, Funny)
No kidding. Posting such an obvious lie using your Slashdot account would ruin your karma for good.
Re:As someone who voted republican... (Score:2, Funny)
Well spoken tovarish.
Re:Might I suggest you act instead of shout? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Might I suggest you act instead of shout? (Score:2, Funny)
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Re:Point taken, but many still believe the lie. (Score:3, Funny)
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Your
You are the enemy. You are delusional, and a little dangerous.
Osama, is that you?