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Re: The big lie
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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)

http://www.forbes.com/2001/09/17/0917lie.html

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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  Re: The big lie
 
(...) 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 17-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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