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1-Old-Man

(2,667 posts)
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:04 AM Jun 2013

Hot Dam! I've found an existing solution to the Surveillance controversy

Last edited Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:42 AM - Edit history (1)

I hate to see my fellow Democrats fight among one another over the question of massive surveillance, with many outraged by our Government doing it and others content that the information is being legally gathered and properly used. Some say I don't want this intrusion on my privacy and others not concerned about it.

Well, just as our Government is the problem in this case it is also our Government that has already found the solution.

Ever hear of the "no call" list? Well, why not a "no peek" list? The Federal Government can simply set up a toll-free number that we citizens can call and have our name taken off of the surveillance list. This way the people who are fine with being spied on can continue to be spied on and those of us who prefer to be removed from the list can retain our 4th Amendment rights.

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Hot Dam! I've found an existing solution to the Surveillance controversy (Original Post) 1-Old-Man Jun 2013 OP
I like it! NV Whino Jun 2013 #1
Good luck on that one. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #2
I really, really like how you think! That's so very democratic. Zorra Jun 2013 #3
Ever try getting your name taken off the no-fly list? dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #4
I love it - and since we know the people on the "no peek" list have something to hide - IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #5
Dear Ida, you are a genius. 1-Old-Man Jun 2013 #6
Oooh! I love puppies and kittens! Where do I sign up? IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #7

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
4. Ever try getting your name taken off the no-fly list?
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:19 AM
Jun 2013

Apparently that is impossible.
And the no call list is ignored by telemarketers, trust me on that.

 

IdaBriggs

(10,559 posts)
5. I love it - and since we know the people on the "no peek" list have something to hide -
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:21 AM
Jun 2013

MORE SECRET GOVERNMENT SCRUTINY FOR THEM!!!

1-Old-Man

(2,667 posts)
6. Dear Ida, you are a genius.
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:40 AM
Jun 2013

I had not thought of that but it would sure single them out. We will have all of the bad guys caught in no time at all and there will be puppies and kittens for everyone.

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