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Originally Posted by valo403
No I didn't, I asked for an example of this policy being abused. Unless the argument is that people are being swept out of the US and into GB on the basis of this data it is not relevant.
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Well, I think I get Daradon's point as well as yours. I think I agree a bit more with him because by your standards we shouldnt be opposing legislation like this until its been abused, we have proof of the abuse and by then its too late.
I think Historical evidence of abuse of power given the opportunity, despite being different arenas of power or abuse, should certainly still factor into the decision making process when confronted by situations like these.
The US Government have means and opportunity to abuse power, they've historically shown willingness to abuse power, now all they need is motive. National Security. There, now theres motive.
I think thats highly indicative of the likelihood of this power being abused.