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A Proposed Law Would Force Internet Companies to Spy on Their Users for the DEA | The Cooper Davis Act would force tech companies to report suspected drug activity to the government. Experts say it... (gizmodo.com)
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The Cooper Davis Act would force tech companies to report suspected drug activity to the government. Experts say it would be a disaster for digital privacy.

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[–] 6mementomori 73 points 1 year ago (3 children)

it's never about the drugs, it's never about the kids, it's never about the anything

[–] mawkishdave 54 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's about the money and power.

[–] Buddahriffic 16 points 1 year ago

With a seasoning of hate.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Truer words were never spoken

[–] GatoB 4 points 1 year ago

Yep, "they do it for that" and not to do the same as they did with dotcom