Sunday, April 28, 2013

MISSING THE PING: So Much For The Surveillance State

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“The standard investigation clichés apply:
It’s still early; there are many unanswered questions; it’s unwise to rush to judgment.
But the emerging picture is one of systemic failure, human error, and willful ignorance of the threats facing the country.”
The surveillance state is part of the state. 
Where surveillance is a priority — say, when political enemies are concerned — it’ll be ruthlessly efficient. 
The rest of the time, like when it involves protecting Americans from terrorists, it’s just another government job.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 11:02 pm"

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