Free speech vs. surveillance in the digital age

The Chinese government now requires any computer sold there after July 1, 2009, to include software called "Green Dam," which critics say will further empower the government to monitor Internet use.

Josh Silver, executive director of media policy group Free Press, says Iran and China should alert us to domestic surveillance issues in the U.S. Full Story »

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Jun. 30, 2009

The rights to privacy and free speech are seen to be endangered by technology and wiretapping policies that are being followed by Obama. The article is well informed and well written.

Holder not calling the wiretapping illegal can be characterized as cowardice on constitutional matters, a cousin to the cowardice on racial matters he decried..

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