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February 07, 2006
Libraries as Terrorist Sanctuaries
TCS Daily - Libraries as Terrorist Sanctuaries:
"Not content merely to make possible homeland security investigations as difficult as possible for the government, librarians nationwide have also taken to regularly destroying computer user lists, posting signs warning patrons of possible FBI surveillance and abuse, and turning off video cameras, as was done in Newton."
After logging onto CLAMS and finding that a book I wanted to read was available, Jesse and I went to the Falmouth Public Library tonight. I read the above story after we had returned home. I didn't notice any signs warning of FBI surveillance while I was at the library tonight, but if there were any, I would not have been concerned. I would have been more concerned if my public library was opposed to their computers being just that: public and subject to law enforcement review. You see, I have nothing to hide, and if such a minor intrusion into my life saves someone else's, it is worth it.
This irrational, misdirected fear is getting out of control. Are the inmates taking over the asylum?
Posted by capecodcyclist at February 7, 2006 08:50 PM
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