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A Home Office spokesman said: "Changes to the way we communicate, due particularly to the internet revolution, will increasingly undermine our current capabilities to obtain communications data - essential for counter-terrorism and the investigation of crime - and use it to protect the public.
Originally posted by logicalview
What! they don't do this already?
Originally posted by dodgygeeza
God, another 2 years of this and we'll have security cameras in our homes.
Originally posted by logicalview
Well i don't want to come across as niave but if these powers are not abused, isn't it a good thing? Especially considering it could be used to prevent any future terrorist attacks, Fraud, Criminal activities, Peodophile rings.................... There's probably a long list.
Originally posted by logicalview
I think your a little over the top with that comment.
The sad fact is that our society has come to a point where measures like this database and more cctv cameras etc need to be put in place.
Originally posted by alienesque
you shouldnt try to stop crime by taking peoples freedoms away.
Originally posted by alienesque
The thing is...terror attacks and supposed plots (which more often than not get thrown out of court) are being used to take our liberties away.
Originally posted by logicalview
Thanks for the comments.
Originally posted by alienesque
you shouldnt try to stop crime by taking peoples freedoms away.
Can you give me examples of preventing crime without, (at some point down the line), taking away peoples freedoms
Originally posted by logicalview
Thanks for the comments.
Originally posted by alienesque
you shouldnt try to stop crime by taking peoples freedoms away.
Can you give me examples of preventing crime without, (at some point down the line), taking away peoples freedoms
Originally posted by logicalview
Thanks for the comments.
reply to post by Merriman Weir
Would the introduction of this database prevent you from continuing your daily life/lifestyle as it is today.
What laws/measures have been put in place since say 1970 that would have prevented you continuing the same life/lifestyle?
Genuine questions.