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Re:Leaked document reveals UK plans for wider internet surve... by turblety on Friday May 05, 2017 @05:36AM (#14272190)
Yes, agreed and I stand corrected.

However, I think I was trying to make a different point, although failed in my writing. A big reason policies like this get passed, without protest, is because the people of the UK trust the government to "look after them" as a parent would do. It's all about (don't worry about thinking or using your brain, we'll do that for you).

Re:Leaked document reveals UK plans for wider internet surve... by deadbunny on Friday May 05, 2017 @05:41AM (#14272215)
You are wrong.

The snoopers charter was met with protest, it got struck down and blocked by the Lib dems, so they shoved it through with minimal debate and no meaningful public consultation once they got majority power. This is a proposed law which has been leaked (why do laws need to be leaked?) which they will force through, public opposition or not.