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Re: The big lie
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 19 Sep 2001 16:22:27 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> From Forbes, which is much more libertarian than Fortune (which is why I
> subscribe to one and read the other on airplanes where it's free to me)
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> http://www.forbes.com/2001/09/17/0917lie.html
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> Need I say I totally agree that we do not need changes in the Bill of Rights?
> Airport Security improvements yes.
> Blanket unauthorised wiretap powers no.
Are you saying that the do not want your government to invade the privacy of
individuals which they suspect may be terrorists in a manner which is
simpler that it is right now, but it is OK for them to improve airport security?
In either case, I suspect the opinion polls will dictate what happnes :\
Scott A
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| (...) Correct. I don't want civil rights lessened or destroyed across the board. (...) I suspect you are reading things correctly, unfortunately. That doesn't make what happens "right" though, as I've said before, just because a majority votes (or (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| From Forbes, which is much more libertarian than Fortune (which is why I subscribe to one and read the other on airplanes where it's free to me) (URL) I say I totally agree that we do not need changes in the Bill of Rights? Airport Security (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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