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In reply to the discussion: For those of you claiming this is better because there is a warrant. [View all]DisgustipatedinCA
(12,530 posts)19. Every single FISA request submitted last year, ~1600 or so, was approved
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Someone would need to demonstrate harm and then you can ALWAYS take officials to task.
randome
Jun 2013
#16
Do you know how many legal warrants are issued that 'we, the people' never see?
randome
Jun 2013
#25
"I am sad that people here are actually justifying this" Why are you surprised?
cstanleytech
Jun 2013
#117
Even on a more progressive board you will find differences of opinion. nt
cstanleytech
Jun 2013
#128
Why has this process gone on for more than a day then? It sounds like it violates a part of the...
uponit7771
Jun 2013
#42
Um, no, wrong again. We already HAD a policy whereby a warrant was needed from the
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#145
Every single FISA request submitted last year, ~1600 or so, was approved
DisgustipatedinCA
Jun 2013
#19
And then suppose two weeks later a terrorist bomb goes off in Grand Central Station.
geek tragedy
Jun 2013
#55
Phone meta data disclosure pales in comparison to loss of healthcare and marriage rights...
SunSeeker
Jun 2013
#111
Do you really think it is worth losing marriage and abortion rights and being stuck in endless wars
SunSeeker
Jun 2013
#129
A warrant for all data of all users everyday is no better than no different than no
morningfog
Jun 2013
#31
So you're okay with your government issuing a secret warrant to spy on you and your loved ones
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#56
I think it's a big fucking mess and nobody is doing their job. That, and the terrorists won.
NYC_SKP
Jun 2013
#5
Good point, KoKo. If the quality of their PowerPoint slides is any indication...
NYC_SKP
Jun 2013
#144
No, I'm stating that the NSA is currently acting legally, while Bush acted illegally.
tridim
Jun 2013
#71
Oh, hey let's get everyone worked up over a total misconception. We use the warrant listed in the
okaawhatever
Jun 2013
#67
The warrant specifically states that national and local calls are covered.
Luminous Animal
Jun 2013
#96
The hamster wheels have been spinning with these new talking points all morning.
villager
Jun 2013
#81