hi tkc,
i'm describing probable cause, which is the definition of a compromise solution. you can surveil people who give grounds for suspicion. you cannot surveil those who do not.
that is actually us law. the reason the powerful folks say surveillance isn't used against americans is because they know the fourth amendment makes it very clear they are not permitted to mount surveillance on the whole population.
it will be a nudge and a wink thing that means minions actually do look into records of anyone they choose. and then the powerful folks will call those minions bad apples if they are caught. the usual game.
except that snowden has exposed it.
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