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Re:EFF to Court: Lifetime GPS Tracking Violates the Fourth A... by newjersey on Tuesday December 22, 2015 @08:43PM (#10781540)
HN makes me sad sometimes. It was less than 24 hours ago that we criticized India for talking about applying the new law concerning crimes committed by minors on a high profile case.

Now, not even a day later we are talking about doing something just as insane. :(

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Re:EFF to Court: Lifetime GPS Tracking Violates the Fourth A... by Eldarrion on Wednesday December 23, 2015 @09:54AM (#10783564)
This is the first time I hear of this discussion. That said, are we talking of applying a new law to a situation that has yet to pass sentencing? Then sure, a new law can be applied. If they have already passed sentencing then too little too late.
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Re:EFF to Court: Lifetime GPS Tracking Violates the Fourth A... by newjersey on Wednesday December 23, 2015 @09:06PM (#10786709)
No, it is too late and thankfully the justice system has not entirely failed. However, I am still appalled by the court's statement:

> On Monday, India's Supreme Court dismissed an appeal to stop his release, saying it "shared" the concern of most citizens but its hands were "tied" by the law.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35149409

I hate that politicians all around the world are more than happy to keep the people occupied in these things that don't affect a lot of people.

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Re:EFF to Court: Lifetime GPS Tracking Violates the Fourth A... by biafra on Wednesday December 23, 2015 @04:37AM (#10782632)
What are you talking about? Please give a link to the discussion you're referring to.
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