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FBI adds to wiretap wish list. This is hard to believe!!!

Mar 14, 2004 12:51PM PST

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Can they really do this?? Would the public stand for it?


"A far-reaching proposal from the FBI, made public Friday, would require all broadband Internet providers, including cable modem and DSL companies, to rewire their networks to support easy wiretapping by police.

Legal experts said the 85-page filing includes language that could be interpreted as forcing companies to build back doors into everything from instant messaging and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) programs to Microsoft's Xbox Live game service. The introduction of new services that did not support a back door for police would be outlawed, and companies would be given 15 months to make sure that existing services comply."

http://news.com.com/2100-1028-5172948.html

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Re: FBI adds to wiretap wish list. This is hard to believe!
Aug 5, 2004 1:20AM PDT

If you whisper sweet nothings to your lover, bush wants to hear a tape of it. I'm sure he'll want video next.

Dan

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You're joking I know, but .....
Aug 5, 2004 3:09AM PDT

What if somewhere there is a female terrorist prostitute trying to get information from a government official while in bed. Shouldn't Ashcroft be listening?

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Re: You're joking I know, but .....
Aug 5, 2004 4:11AM PDT

A GOVERNMENT official in bed with a prostitute???!!!
The mere idea is almost to much to fathom!

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(NT) (NT) It IS a bit of a stretch isn't it? :-)
Aug 5, 2004 4:38AM PDT
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(NT) (NT) It should be two prostitutes?
Aug 5, 2004 5:52AM PDT
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ROTFLOL
Aug 5, 2004 8:00AM PDT
Happy
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Only one
Aug 6, 2004 10:53AM PDT

but no bed needed, just an almost round office.

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Because her name is Robin?
Aug 6, 2004 12:47PM PDT

a round robin

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Re: wiretap wish list -- Speaking of hard to believe...
Aug 5, 2004 5:13AM PDT
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Re: wiretap wish list -- Speaking of hard to believe...
Aug 6, 2004 2:38AM PDT
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Re: wiretap wish list -- Speaking of hard to believe...
Aug 10, 2004 12:09PM PDT

I read that privacy is not protected by the Constitution. That aside, all wiretap attempts have to be signed by a judge -- that cant be bypassed. Show me where our rights will be violated.