ISP snooping gaining support

[boise1]

States getting behind idea of requiring records to be kept of customers' online activities for police access.

The explosive idea of forcing Internet providers to record their customers' online activities for future police access is gaining ground in state capitols and in Washington, D.C.

Top Bush administration officials have endorsed the concept, and some members of the U.S. Congress have said federal legislation is needed to aid law enforcement investigations into child pornography. A bill is already pending in the Colorado State Senate.

Federal and state politicians are embracing the idea of requiring Internet service providers to record what their subscribers do online, in case that data is useful for future investigations.

Data retention requirements worry privacy advocates because they permit police to obtain records of e-mail chatter, Web browsing or chat room activity that normally are discarded.

http://news.com.com/ISP+snooping+gaining+support/2100-1028_3-6061187.html?tag=nefd.lede

[LynnTheDem]

1. Why not just arrest EVERYONE preventively.

Put all US citizens into jail; forced labor. Or Iraq, Afghanistan & any other invasions bush wants to do.

Voila, all problems for bush & his Cartel solved.

[DBoon]

2. Should I leave a copy of my house keys with the police

in case they might be interested in searching my home while I'm at work?

[IDemo]

3. They won't need your keys for a "Sneak and Peak"

They won't need Constitutional authority, either: http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=15213

[DBoon]

4. Should I leave some snacks out for them?

so when they "sneak and peak" they can have a quick refreshment?

[IDemo]

5. I usually leave a box of donuts and a fresh pot of coffee next to the PC

:donut: