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FBI director: iOS, Android privacy features put users above the law
2014-09-26
It's unfortunate, Mr. Comey, but if only we average citizens could trust you these days...
Posted by:Steve White

#10  Love the picture, #8 One Eyed Panda!

Fred, any chance we can add the "eagle giving the finger" to the 'Burg's images? :-D
Posted by: Barbara   2014-09-26 16:24  

#9  Personally, I think he's trying to restore a false sense of privacy/security so they can listen in peacefully again.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2014-09-26 14:59  

#8  I'm afraid that the tree of liberty is looking a bit drought stricken.
Posted by: AlanC   2014-09-26 14:31  

#7  Mr. Comey, we believe America takes umbrage with your remarks....

Posted by: One Eyed Panda1291   2014-09-26 12:10  

#6  It bothers me that someone could be so wrong-headed. It scare the bejeezus out of me when I think what this idiot's job is.
Posted by: Thavilet Dribble7222   2014-09-26 11:35  

#5  If you had followed the law the first time and gotten warrants and followed due process, this wouldn't have been necessary.

So sit down and shut the fuck up before we decide we don't need this tyrannical government anymore.
Posted by: DarthVader   2014-09-26 10:38  

#4  ..yes. Understand Jefferson's admonition - power is derived from the consent of the governed. The people do not consent to Big Brother. Law enforcement exists to serve the people. The people do not exist to serve law enforcement. Prisons, which are the ultimate example of a police state, are still plagued by murder, assault, and rape for all the control of those running it.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2014-09-26 08:46  

#3  But... but... but... I thought the Constitution was the supreme law of the land.

Silly me!
Posted by: CrazyFool   2014-09-26 08:22  

#2  I recall being told:
"And remember to not seal any letters you mail, to make it easier for our censors."
Posted by: ed in texas   2014-09-26 08:10  

#1  Maybe the law should realize not everything is their buisness!
Posted by: chris   2014-09-26 07:34  

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