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Re:NSA says warrantless searches of Americans’ data rose in ... by mindslight on Tuesday April 30, 2019 @03:24PM (#19791049)
This isn't the right question to ask, as it presumes that efficacy would be a justification. Totalitarianism is never okay, regardless of its effect on crime.
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Re:NSA says warrantless searches of Americans’ data rose in ... by java-man on Tuesday April 30, 2019 @03:31PM (#19791116)
people who benefit financially or politically might disagree.
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Re:NSA says warrantless searches of Americans’ data rose in ... by mindslight on Tuesday April 30, 2019 @03:44PM (#19791212)
Yes, obviously someone financially or politically benefiting from totalitarianism would disagree, as they want it to continue to the detriment of everyone else. Which is why it's important to not give them any possible ammunition like "hey it did actually stop this one rando, so it's really for your own good".
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