Big Brother is old and tired...
By Mark Boudreau 31 May 2002
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34880-2002May30.html
<p>However, I can’t think of what else to call these changes in law enforcement and government surveillance. The <span class="caps">FBI</span> is going to be allowed to go to any public gathering to “look for signs of terrorism.” And although the administration is promising that this increased surveillance will only be used to fight terrorism, that can change at any time. Also, I question how we know that the <span class="caps">FBI</span> isn’t moving back towards the J. Edgar Hoover days when they had files on most citizens.</p>
<p>Do these changes bother anyone else? Do cameras in public places used by law enforcement go too far in monitoring our society? Does the fact that the <span class="caps">FBI</span> will be able to access commercial databases whether they have a case based need bother anyone else? Or is this all necessary if we want to be safe from terrorism?</p>
<p>I’m sure you all can guess where I stand.</p> Tags: big brother fbi terrorism