US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’
US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’
A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories of businesses to eavesdrop on the US government’s behalf, including on fellow Americans.
If you’re in the US, now’s a great time to contact your Senators. You can either call the Congressional switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or use the Senate directory to look up your legislators’ contact info.
“Stop the FBI from expanding warrantless surveillance of innocent Americans. The House reauthorization contains the largest expansion of FISA Section 702 since it was created in 2008. Please oppose it -- and please oppose any attempt to reauthorize FISA Section 702 that doesn’t include warrant requirements, both for Section 702 data and for our sensitive, personal information sold to the government by data brokers.”
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What do you think this is, Democracy? This is punishment for trying to protect free speech and privacy.
People in the US know what a StaSi is?
My grandma told me of a relative that came to visit them in the US from Eastern Europe (Slovakia I think) after the Soviet Union dissolved.
One thing they noticed is that he always wore his shoes. Even when staying at home. Even to bed. They asked why and he explained that it was to give him a chance of escape if the Secret Police came and he was surprised that our family didn't have to do something similar.
That's kind of sad to think about
Some of us do! But on the other hand when I sent out an action on this to a large group of local activists, I didn't mention the StaSi, because I had a feeling that most people wouldn't know what it was referring to.
Hey, the NSA would never behave like the Stasi!
Don't you dare compare the two!
(Please read the link, it is necessary for the joke)
This was FASCINATING, no sarcasm, thank you for the link— I’m kinda floored by the story
Yw
Whats redic is this is supposed to help them catch terrorists? criminals? maybe the dummest but given the bills they passed communication whon't be happening this way. I was actually wondering if the drug spam was just ciphered communication recently.