____/ SomeBloke on Tuesday 30 October 2007 14:04 : \____
> BearItAll wrote:
>
>> SomeBloke wrote:
>>
>>> BearItAll wrote:
>>>
>>>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Ghosts in the machine, spooks on the wire
>>>>>
>>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>> | It's not paranoia; you can't see them but they are there. "They" are
>>>>> | all manner of public and private organizations, some legitimately
>>>>> | involved with carrying your voice and data to intended destinations
>>>>> | or acquiring records for commercial interests, others just ...
>>>>> | listening. (Or, more precisely, sniffing.)
>>>>> `----
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=879236755&rid=-50
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Here we go, CNET showing it's support for crime and terrorism, again.
>>>> CNET if you don't support it then you misswrote your article.
>>>>
>>>> Where as some of us out here would rather support the security forces
>>>> and allow them what ever means they need to collect information, which
>>>> is then used for our protection.
>>>>
>>>> It has to be controlled and there is very likely room for improvement in
>>>> that area. But stopping the collating of information and allowing
>>>> criminals free reign while that side is sorted out doesn't sound like a
>>>> clever thing to do.
>>>>
>>>> Brings up another point really, should people be vetted before allowing
>>>> them the vote. Should they be made to pass a 'Common Sense' exam before
>>>> their opinion is accepted, maybe a some sort of general knowledge tests
>>>> would help too.
>>>>
>>>> I'm being silly, but no more silly than those people who are not only
>>>> unwilling to help our security forces, but actively fight them, in words
>>>> or deeds.
>>>> .
>>>
>>> That is the stupidest thing I've read this week. It is akin to
>>> saying "Please arrest me, lock me up and beat me repeatedly just in case
>>> I've done something wrong". People like you do not deserve freedom.
>>>
>>> I despair sometimes, I really do.
>>
>> What I said did not relate to your 'Please arrest me ... etc'.
>
> Re-read your own comments and reflect on your willingness to be pushed
> around by the 'authorities'.
I agree. We've all learned that databases and snooping are bound to be misused
(e.g. husband spies on wife while at work).
For security, some warrant and other such policies are needed.
--
~~ Best of wishes
Microsoft loves competition.
"I’m thinking of hitting the OEMs harder than in the past with anti-Linux. ...
they should do a delicate dance"
--Joachim Kempin, Microsoft OEM Chief
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