reply to post by Maxmars
Data mining or key words or flagged words would never assist in finding anyone other than those who are vocal/verbal about their thoughts and fears.
TIA isn't about finding terrorists. It never was unless you consider your citizens terrorists. It is a great way to put your finger on the pulse of
the country. It can easily see relationships between people/social groups/purchases etc for planning and policies.
People who are "of interest" would know that they are being looked at and stay off the grid with cell phones/phones/e-mail, snail mail, etc. People
who are up to no good would speak face to face or use code words. None of these would be a flagged word such as hijack or bomb. The bad guys are not
stupid and assuming such is a waste of money and a complete waste of analyst's time.
Intel should ALWAYS be gathered "old school" by someone who is inside the group.
I would even suggest that camera systems have their limits. If it worked, then why does crime still exist in locations where cameras were specifically
placed solve those issues? (London)
What does data mining/wiretaps/cameras also accomplish? Fear. Simple. Effective.
Only sheeple will believe that this is needed to "help" fight terror.
Obey. Work. Consume.
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