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KoKo

(84,711 posts)
20. Obama says he will Veto it...But, Do you want to be ON RECORD to SUPPORT HIM?
Thu Apr 26, 2012, 08:30 PM
Apr 2012
CISPA Critics Warn Cybersecurity Bill Will Increase Domestic Surveillance and Violate Privacy Rights

As it heads toward a House vote, critics say the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) would allow private internet companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft to hand over troves of confidential customer records and communications to the National Security Agency, FBI and Department of Homeland Security, effectively legalizing a secret domestic surveillance program already run by the NSA. Backers say the measure is needed to help private firms crackdown on foreign entities — including the Chinese and Russian governments — committing online economic espionage. The bill has faced widespread opposition from online privacy advocates and even the Obama administration, which has threatened a veto. "CISPA … will create an exception to all existing privacy laws so that companies can share very sensitive and personal information directly with the government, including military agencies like the National Security Agency," says Michelle Richardson, legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. "Once the government has it, they can repurpose it and use it for a number of things, including an undefined national security use." [includes rush transcript]
Filed under Domestic Surveillance, ACLU
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http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/26/cispa_critics_warn_cybersecurity_bill_will



Will do so in the morning. thanks hlthe2b Apr 2012 #1
k&r nt steve2470 Apr 2012 #2
The House voted on it today - it passed 248-168. PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #3
yep Go Vols Apr 2012 #5
NOTHING is EVER TOO LATE...It goes to Senate...then back to House... KoKo Apr 2012 #16
CALL THE US SENATE....Let them know how you feel about this! KoKo Apr 2012 #11
I believe Richard D Apr 2012 #12
He will only VETO it if he Knows You CALLED...EFF is Supporting this...they Supported DU in Lawsuit! KoKo Apr 2012 #17
After Senate Votes it goes back to House for Reconciliation...Call THEM ANYWAY! n/t KoKo Apr 2012 #14
Thanks for the link. None of my 3 reps voted for it, including a tea bagger R. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2012 #35
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Apr 2012 #4
Do you know how to fly a kite? Underground communication with those if you can get one in the air. lonestarnot Apr 2012 #8
I... Um... Wha... Go Here: WillyT Apr 2012 #13
You can fly kites underground? randome Apr 2012 #38
Got to... freshwest Apr 2012 #6
Welp, guess we're done. :) lonestarnot Apr 2012 #7
Obama says he will Veto it...But, Do you want to be ON RECORD to SUPPORT HIM? KoKo Apr 2012 #20
k&R - nt Ohio Joe Apr 2012 #9
Done. K&R. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #10
Relax. I'm sure they'll only use it against the terrorists. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #15
But...ALL OF US WHO USE INTERNET are EQUALLY VULNERABLE...If EFF IS ON THIS..We need to Be Aware! KoKo Apr 2012 #18
Maybe you misunderstood my post. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #21
Warren was being satirical. Zalatix Apr 2012 #23
These are DARK TIMEs...being Satirical...when this is something about our LOSS OF FREEDOMS. KoKo Apr 2012 #25
Drag Yourself out of your SKEPTICISM and GOTO the "EFF" LINK...and ENGAGE! KoKo Apr 2012 #19
Keep INFORMED...Even if DNC has Said "Obama Will Veto" Register your Support for Obama to Veto... KoKo Apr 2012 #22
DU'er "Willy T" has info up top...here's his info but please Kick his Post. KoKo Apr 2012 #24
They also amended it to make it even worse starroute Apr 2012 #26
Kick your post....House Rushed it through...Thief in the Night....Senate Next...Stop this Bill! KoKo Apr 2012 #27
EFF Defended DU in a Law Suit and Won It! Time for Payback to EFF from DU'ers... KoKo Apr 2012 #28
K&R Electric Monk Apr 2012 #31
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #29
What I wrote to my senators... LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #30
Yes...Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch.. (I understand) KoKo Apr 2012 #32
House Passes CISPA Cyberthreat Sharing Bill, Despite Privacy Concerns /More Info (PC World) KoKo Apr 2012 #33
"CISPA Monitoring Bill: Just the Facts" (PCWorld) KoKo Apr 2012 #34
This IS serious. And it passed the House, no surprise I suppose. sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #36
I have new post up ...trying to keep them together for "Narrative." KoKo Apr 2012 #39
Kick my own post...I know...I know... n/t KoKo Apr 2012 #37
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