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Big Brother is watching!
by Theo
Friday, Apr. 11, 2003 at 5:42 PM
TheoK444@aol.com
Postings from the internet introduced as evidence at trial.
Most of us assume that the authorities monitor this and other web sites, but now we have proof. The district attorney attempted to introduce postings from one of the anti-war demonstrators arrested on March 20 into evidence at his trial today. It is legal for the authorities to monitor these sites and to use anything you say against you. This is a public forum, the same as writing a letter to the editor or giving a speech in a public space. There is no assumption of privacy. And yes, the authorities know exactly who you are. Just because you post using an alias, don't think they can't trace it back to you. Just a warning to anyone out there who thinks this or any other internet forum are not being monitored. Watch what you say.
| TITLE | AUTHOR | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Interesting... | ? | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 10:25 PM |
| Consider the level of competence | Not impressed | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 8:06 PM |
| be careful | huxley | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 7:14 PM |
| ALso so ya know... | Perry Mason | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 4:44 PM |
| so yall know | imc'er | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 4:02 PM |
| Another Comment | I agree | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 11:55 AM |
| I think... | Sam | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 11:49 AM |
| Love the law | Theo | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 10:38 AM |
| Privacy==More Info | Snooping | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 10:14 AM |
| Privacy | . | Saturday, Apr. 12, 2003 at 5:21 AM |
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