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"Spying has a history almost as ancient as humanity itself, but every now and
then the rules of the game change. This post-9/11 moment of surveillance is
one of those game-changers and the National Security Agency (NSA) has been the
deal-breaker and rule-maker. The new rules it brought into existence are
simple enough: you — whoever you are and wherever you live on Planet Earth —
are a potential target. Get used to it. The most basic ground rule of the new
system: no one is exempt from surveillance."
A very negative view of the NSA's activities based on historical precedent.
Via Colin Mackay.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
—
Andrew Pam
Partner, Glass Wings
http://glasswings.com.au/
