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Story: Gov't: Comms database may not deter serious crime

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Posted by: Andrew Meredith (Thursday 14 August 2008, 11:33 AM)

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Getting tired of this

[[But she said the measures would be worth it if they were to provide evidence that helped convict even one person suspected of a "serious crime".]]

What are we going to let them justify with this kind of trite emotional blackmail next!

"We will systematically slaughter everyone with a beard in the UK. We know that the switched on terrorists will have a quick shave, but if it stops even one plying their deadly trade it will be worth it."

Too much?

Where's the line then?

Andrew Meredith

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