Ottawa to give police more power to snoop
 

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... nal/Canada

[quote:8cfba]The bill would allow police to demand that Internet service providers hand over a wide range of information on the surfing habits of individuals, including on-line pseudonyms and whether someone possesses a mischief-making computer virus, according to a draft outline of the bill provided to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.[/quote:8cfba]

I'll be writing a letter to my MP and Anne Mclellan.

also they will be able to listen in on anyones cellphone conversations too

Here's the letter I wrote to my member of Parliment, who also happens to be the leader of the opposition party:

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Dear Hon. Stephen Harper,

As my MP, I am writing to you to voice my concern over legislation that has been proposed by the Federal Government that would initiate increased powers for police and other agencies to monitor internet activity and cell phone calls of Canadians.

I understand the need to have the power to monitor those who may present a concern to the country for whatever reason, however, the judicial system needs to present a series of tests to recognize if the need to monitor is necessary.

If these judicial investigations are overlooked, I am concerned that these increased powers would call into question the privacy of all Canadians. Our country is based upon values of freedom and liberty, however, this legislation would seem to be in opposition to those principles.

In addition, I am troubled that this legislation could be a stepping stone to future action that will diminish civil rights and liberties in this country even further in the name of freedom and security.

Sincerely,

My Name
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I also sent the letter to Prime Minister Paul Martin, Anne McLellan who is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Jack Layton who is leader of the New Democratic Party and Gilles Duceppe who is leader of the Bloc Quebicois party.

Very good letter!

I hate the Ottawa Police enough as it is, now they wanna give them more power annoy:

nicely put letter. Totally agree. Its an invasion of privacy, and freedom.

ANAL PROBES ARE NEXT

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Sounds fun. happy:

Thanks guys.

The original link isn't working, so if your interested, here's another link to the same story:

http://www.vivelecanada.ca/article.php/ ... 9170732877

[quote:ce6ae]Thank you for your e-mail message to Stephen Harper, Leader of the Opposition. Your views and suggestions are important to us. Once they have been carefully considered, you may receive a further reply.

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Vous pouvez également joindre M. Harper par fax au (613) 947-0310.
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Give me zee email to write to please.

'Martin.P@parl.gc.ca'; 'Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca'; 'Layton.J@parl.gc.ca'; 'McLellan.A@parl.gc.ca'; 'Harper.S@parl.gc.ca'

Full list:

http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/SenatorsMe ... ect=hoccur

I have nothing to hide. eek:

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but when the power could be abused is kind of scary. I dont mind if shit out side my home is bugged or video'd but when its in your home thatswhat i dont like.
I would like every town to have most of its streets with video cameras watching plus pay phones monitored. I wish that could happen.

danke

I disagree. Why the hell should someone watch me. An innocent person walking down the street? Potentially watching every step to see if i slipup (dropping a piece of litter, chewing gum etc). They would have the power to enforce all rules and slap fines on more innocent people. This is the extent to what this 'more power' could lead to. What the fuck has this world come to that the police feel the need to monitor everyone/everything. I sure as hell have nothing to hide, but its the fact that they losing our integrity, our freedom!

It has absolutely nothing to do with if I have nothing to hide or not. I'm a law abiding citizen. I'm not doing anything wrong, nor do I plan to.

It is the principal of the thing. Living in this country, I am guaranteed certain rights. As we move forward, these rights are slowly being eroded. These are fundamental liberties that everyone should be entitled to.

It doesn’t matter if the police will or will not monitor me just for the sake of it. It is the idea that they can if they truly wanted to.

I have nothing to hide, but i'm sure as hell not going to give up my rights as a citizen of a free country just because of that.

next thing, you will see black helicopters
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dont forget your foil hat
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