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2011-01-27 Britain

Britain rolls back on tough post-9/11 terror laws

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Posted by Steve White 2011-01-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 It should be simple, just an objective review calculating several factors.

The first is how many "actual", not theoretical, terrorists and terrorist acts were prevented with the law. Second, how expensive and popular or unpopular is the law.

Third, is the law just an exercise in profiteering by some vested interest. Fourth, is the law being abused for non-terrorism related activities, contravening established civil liberties.

Fifth, is there a better way to achieve the same goals, such as using racial and religious profiling. Ahem.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-01-27 09:36|| 2011-01-27 09:36|| Front Page Top

#2 Correct. If they're that dangerous, why allow them around 'potential conspirators'?

cuz otherwise they won't be able to attend Friday prayers at Ye Olde Mosque

Posted by Frank G 2011-01-27 10:53|| 2011-01-27 10:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Distinguishing actual vs. "theoretical" terror attacks prevented isn't perhaps all that clear cut. Where do you draw the line?

If, for instance, a group wants to get hold of a biological agent or certain bombmaking expertise, there may be very good reasons one wants to disrupt that well before they get to the attack stage. For one thing, such materials and expertise can be proliferated to others. I would count disrupting such an attempted procurement to be a valuable contribution.

Posted by lotp 2011-01-27 11:59|| 2011-01-27 11:59|| Front Page Top

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