Tag: Surveillance

Bad When Nixon did it, Good Now?

In the futile, yet immortal, words of Nancy Reagan, just say no.  You say, “I’m not important.” My response, “Then why do they collect? “ You say, “I’m not interesting?” My response, “Thinks you.”  You say, “I’m not a threat.”  My response, “Define threat.”  You say, “This isn’t true.”  My response, “Cannot help you there.  Stupid…

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Edward Snowden. Patriot or Traitor?

Catching up on this NSA/PRISM news I watched this interview of the source of the leaks.  Contrary to most whistle-blowers who attempt to stay anonymous, Edward outed himself.  Say what you will about Edward and his actions.  Regardless of where you sit on this issue, coward isn’t an adjective I’d use to describe right now.…

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