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> I think the original use case was just terrorism but I'm pretty sure it's been used against other crimes as well. As with every dystopic "anti-terror" measur
by zeepzeep 4y ago
> I think the original use case was just terrorism but I'm pretty sure it's been used against other crimes as well.
As with every dystopic "anti-terror" measurement, this is correct.
- robertlagrant 4y agoThis is somehow such a difficult thing for people to grasp. "Yes the government gained the power to reach into our bank accounts, but it was for a good reason. I'm sure neither this nor any future government will ever abuse that power or mislay information they now have access to."