arstechnica.com — The UK government continues to attack the civil liberties of its citizens, using everyone's favorite bogeyman, the threat of terrorism, to justify its actions. An Outer Party member takes a look at the latest developments.
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Closed AccountOct 20, 2008
It's all part of the plan...
grapheadsOct 21, 2008
And thousands die from car accidents. If we just put five percent of the money we spend on the "war on terror" into preventable causes of death, the lives saved would dwarf those lost to terrorism. But since when does saving lives and keeping people healthy make money?
Closed AccountOct 22, 2008
Wrong. Twelve months, voluntary is correct, although 'voluntary' is a bit of a jokeas the phone companies were told in no uncertain terms that if the voluntary element didn't work, it would be made mandatory by law.So, volunteer or they'll order you by force of law. Nice
keithloughnaneOct 22, 2008
It seems you're right
ssj2119Oct 24, 2008
Wtf do we need a TV license for really?
myhuggiesOct 25, 2008
The news that the government now wants to track our mobile phone calls, texts, emails and internet browsing habits has got me enraged. For the past 11 years, this government has sought more and more control over its citizens, from installing 4.2m CCTV cameras, to the suggestion that we must respond to more and more intrusive questions when they complete the next census. It has simply got to stop.On this occasion, I have done something about it, in my own small way. I have written an article outlining what the government is seeking to do and my views. But, I have also produced a ‘draft’ letter that can be personalised and sent to local MP’s. I am urging other likeminded people to reproduce the article, to include their own comments, after all, not everyone will agree with all my comments and then publicise it. Maybe we can start a programme where people start to bombard their MP’s with a demand that they do not support the latest data communication bill. The link is here if you would care to take a look.<a class="user" href="http://www.power-to-the-people.co.uk/2008/10/public-call-time-big-brother-britain/">http://www.power-to-the-people.co.uk/2008/10/publi ...</a>