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- jmpeagle, on 11/30/2007, -0/+46ummm...the Judge rejected their request...this is what happens when the Constitution is upheld
- inkhead, on 11/30/2007, -1/+24That's nice and all, but this agency can get them from the agency that already has them. The NSA has the records already, and constant access to them, they just don't kiss and tell... Probably won't share them with other agencies for fear of being found out.
The NSA pretty much has everything in 365 main (datacenter #1) on tap to browse at their content. Same thing for 1 Wilshire in LA. Don't be stupid enough to think that your data is protected.
Anything that hits AT&T or one of the top #200 internet sites hits the NSA as well. - hawkspur, on 11/30/2007, -0/+8The occasional pro-Constitution rulings that the Judiciary branch dishes out remain one of my only hopes for the future of this country. Judiciary and the People vs. the Executive and Legislative?
- capiCrimm, on 11/30/2007, -0/+8well it's plausible and totally reasonable he saw "Federal Judge", realized he was on digg, and shat his pants with government rage.
- sockpuppets, on 11/30/2007, -0/+7I hope all those beanie babies I sold don't come back to haunt me.
- inkhead, on 11/30/2007, -0/+7It's the same thing as putting camera's on every street in america. Sure you will catch more criminals, but you'll also be invading the privacy of citizens. Sometimes it's better to let someone get away with breaking the law the punish everyone.
- spawnfree, on 11/30/2007, -0/+3Or not to be put on a government *****-list because they bought 1984.
- Makisupa, on 11/30/2007, -0/+3The judiciary dishes out plenty of pro-constitution rulings, most people just don't pay attention. The only cases people see are ones with sexy topics, but often the ruling in a bland case has important underpinnings.
- spawnfree, on 11/30/2007, -0/+3only the 'animal farm' themed ones.
- spyd3rweb, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2Just wait for the Heller V. DC outcome.
- McGrude, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2Good point. Even if ifnotme didn't read the article what is so hard to understand about the words "tried and failed to obtain" in the article description.
- demonsnake69, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2Here's the thing with judges...just because one makes one ruling doesn't mean another one will make the same ruling.
- Makisupa, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2Like I said, Heller v. DC - sexy topic. For every Heller v. DC, there is a a great deal more cases that deal with due process, land use regulation, etc (and in reality, actually effect you a lot more than the right to bear arms). http://www.digg.com/offbeat_news/Federal_Court_Rul ... ... Shameless plug I know, but most people will read this just strictly about marijuana and not about what the court is actually saying. The point is, so many cases that don't squarely address a topic you are interested in, actually effect you in substantial ways.
- walnoj, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2You're a ***** idiot and part of the problem.
- akimbo, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2You be surprised.
It does happen, and people don't want to be seen doing it by the government. - inactive, on 11/30/2007, -0/+2What if the man behind the camera saw me reading this book in question and dispatched someone to investigate. What if a horny cameraman used the camera to follow cleavage, or other wise stalk and harass ladies. There are a million reasons not to surveil citizens, including they aren't pre-criminals. There are hardly any good reasons.
- inactive, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1Whoops, that's what I get for glancing over the story in a hurry.
- Haidoken, on 12/01/2007, -0/+1Hooray for Amazon
- SouthsideIrish, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1He is being sarcastic, I hope.
- Genma, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1right but they follow each others examples, ones decision can influence the others in the future on related matters.
- insomniac8400, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1Why does a person have to pay taxes on something sold second hand? It makes no sense to allow garage sales to be tax free, but go after the guy selling used items online.
- inactive, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1I'm glad Amazon refused to give out the information. Usually stories like this make the general public angry because this 'criminal' is using city time and tax payer dollars to sell ***** online, so they're OK with Amazon giving up information. But in reality, the people in power use these stories to gain acceptance and then have the power to obtain that information any time after.
That, or I need to stop watching X-files late at night. - foned, on 12/10/2007, -0/+1awesome, i wish i could retract the other story i submitted :D
- Makisupa, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1http://www.digg.com/offbeat_news/Federal_Court_Rul ...
- marmanukem, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1So what, Qtip refer to the size of your brain?
- OswaldKenobi, on 11/30/2007, -0/+1Citizens have no right to privacy in public places.
- nonchallant0819, on 03/28/2008, -0/+0This is a great story... found this one through http://www.google.com
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http://www.TopNotchCarpentry.com - TheDarkTrumpet, on 11/30/2007, -0/+0Also, couldn't they just anonymize the data to the point that it couldn't be traced back to individuals, but show the income from the person? I'm sure a compromise could have been made that really would benefit everyone.
- inactive, on 11/30/2007, -6/+5Don't try to educate yourself to the corrupt ways of the tax system!.....The government will audit you!
Nobody speak up! Everyone be silent and obedient.........ya ***** that. - McGrude, on 11/30/2007, -2/+1um.. what?
- ChrisTollinger, on 11/30/2007, -3/+1Have you even read title 50? Give it a rest.
- erasedgod, on 11/30/2007, -3/+1Damn activist judges.
- TheNik, on 11/30/2007, -4/+1While I don't think it should be done, mostly because of the enormous waste of money it would be, I don't understand how putting cameras on street-corners is invasion of anyones privacy. Last time I checked people don't get undressed or exchange personal information on a street corner.
- fistulator, on 11/30/2007, -5/+0can we just admit the that lamers who scream for their "privacy" in broad daylight while in the middle of a public sidewalk really just want to do whatever they want to do (i.e. break laws) and not be caught?
- OswaldKenobi, on 11/30/2007, -7/+2Goddamn idiots. The guy underreported income from book sales. It really doesn't make any sense to you that the government might want to get an idea of exactly how much the guy really made? This is a wonderful line of thinking. Handcuff the government so they cannot convict criminals. But it's ok for your grocery chain to track everything that you buy with your little price savings card.
I agree with the judge's ruling. Honorable, but too much of a backlash. Even the courts are tied down with all of this "I have the right to total and complete privacy from the government." Still waiting for the direct quote of the Constitution that grants that right. - ifnotme, on 11/30/2007, -20/+13And this is what happens when we bend over for the government with the patriot act. If you give away your civil liberties, you always lose in the end.
- EatUrKids, on 11/30/2007, -11/+3I like turtles
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